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haleyc112

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A ___________________ _____ is a judicial order requesting that a person detaining another produce the body of the prisoner and give reasons for his or her capture and detention.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Defendants convicted of violent offenses and sentenced to lengthy prison terms are less likely to win on appeal than those convicted of less serious offenses.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

writ of habeas corpus

Answer to Question 2

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