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Subscriptions Post Conviction Associates offers a subscription service to a number of updates and How-To memoranda. These subscription-only guides bring you current case law interpretations on specific issues relating to direct appeals, habeas corpus, post-conviction issues, civil suits and injunctions, prisoner rights litigation, etc.. The subscriptions are $15.00 monthly for each one, or $60.00 for the entire set of seven. Subscriptions must be prepaid and will be monitored. Click on our Payment page to subscribe. DIRECT APPEAL How to prepare a Direct Appeal. A Direct Appeal is the first step in challenging a sentence or conviction in a criminal case, or a judgment in a civil case. This monthly subscription explains the ins and outs of filing a proper direct appeal, from researching issues to writing arguments and briefs. The subscription includes a sample brief and arguments, as well as any necessary motions such as In Forma Pauperis, Appointment of Counsel, etc.. Once subscribed, you will receive monthly updates on case law and rules regarding direct appeals. HABEAS CORPUS How to prepare a Habeas Corpus petition. The constitutionally guaranteed Writ of Habeas Corpus is the premiere tool when fighting an illegal sentence, conviction, or detention. This monthly subscription explains the ins and outs of preparing a proper Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus along with the necessary motions and pleadings to support the petition. The subscription includes a sample Petition, motions, affidavit, etc., and current caselaw interpreting Habeas Corpus relief. Once subscribed, you will continue to receive monthly updates on case law and rules regarding Habeas Corpus relief. EVIDENTIARY HEARING How to pursue an Evidentiary Hearing. An Evidentiary Hearing is the foundation of any post conviction proceeding. An Evidentiary Hearing, if granted by the court, allows the petitioner to challenge the facts of the case as well as expand the record to support the post conviction claims. This monthly subscription explains the ins and outs of filing for an evidentiary hearing on your post conviction claims. With your subscription purchase you will receive a MOTION form for seeking an evidentiary hearing, a sample Affidavit to support the Motion, a Memorandum of Law supporting the Motion, and current case law interpreting the necessity of an evidentiary hearing. Once subscribed, you will continue to receive monthly updates on case law and rules regarding Evidentiary Hearings. CERTIFICATE OF APPEALABILITY How to research and draft a proper Application for Certificate of Appealability. In a post conviction proceeding under federal law (28 USC 2254 or 2255), the petitioner must have a Certificate of Appealability in order to take a direct appeal from the denial of relief. This subscription explains the ins and outs of applying for a Certificate of Appealability, the statutes, a sample Application and supporting Memorandum of Law, as well as the current case law interpretations and standards for issuance of a Certificate of Appealability. Once subscribed, you will continue to receive monthly updates on case law and rules regarding Certificates of Appealability. CIVIL COMPLAINT How to research and draft a proper Civil Complaint. A Civil Complaint is the formal initiation of a lawsuit. This subscription explains the ins and outs of drafting a fact specific Civil Complaint to survive dismissal and summary judgment. The subscription contains a sample Civil Complaint, necessary Motions regarding discovery, appointment of counsel, summary judgment, etc., and a brief explanation of how to proceed in a Civil suit for damages and/or Injunctive Relief. Once subscribed, you will receive monthly updates on case law and rules regarding Civil actions. INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL How to research and draft claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel. Most constitutional claims in habeas corpus and post conviction relief are brought under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments and the Right to Assistance of Counsel. This subscription explains the ins and outs of proper claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, including how to write fact specific arguments, a supporting affidavit, and Memorandum of Law, as well as current case law on Ineffective Assistance claims. Once subscribed, you will receive monthly updates on case law and rules regarding Ineffective Assistance of Counsel claims and related issues. DUE PROCESS How to research and draft claims of Due Process violation. The Constitution guarantees Due Process of law before any person is deprived of life, liberty, or property. This subscription explains the ins and outs of Due Process violations and how to seek a remedy to correct the violation, and contains sample arguments as well as current Due Process case law in both the civil and criminal arenas. Once subscribed, you will receive monthly updates on case law and rules regarding Due Process claims and remedies.
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