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11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus Course Content
Here’s what you’ll learn:
  • The Overall Process of the 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus
  • Record Gathering
  • Identifying Issues
  • Thinking Outside the Box
  • Preparing the 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus Application
  • Preparing the Brief in Support of the 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus Application
  • Scientific Writs
  • After You’ve Filed the Application
  • Handling a Hearing
  • The Process at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
  • Preparing a Subsequent Writ Application
  • Federal Review (If Your 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus Application was Denied)
  • And more!

The Course Syllabus

1.

How To Use This Course To File an 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus

A Look At The Process And Understanding What You Are Trying To Do Important Timelines And Considerations Understanding The Way The Law Works ​3 Examples Of Successful 11.07 Writs (Complete Case Files)
2.

Gathering Records

Overview What Records You Need And How To Gather Them Common Roadblocks And How To Get Around Them ​Understanding And Submitting A Public Information Request)
3.

Identifying Issues

Overview
How To Identify Your Issues
Avoiding Record Claims (And What That Means): Part One
​Avoiding Record Claims (The Writ Examples): Part Two

4.

Specific Issues That Can Provide Relief

Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel Claims
Ineffective Assistance Of Appellate Counsel Claims
​Suppression of Exculpatory Evidence – Brady Violations
​Prosecutorial Misconduct And False Evidence Claim
​Actual Innocence Claims/ Exonerations
​Involuntary Plea Claims
​Other Types of Claims
​Understanding The Difference Between Constitutional Error and Non-Constitutional Error
​Creating Consistency and Credibility In Your Claims
​Old Cases And Dealing With Laches
​Recommended Resources On Evidence Issues

5.

Thinking Outside Of The Box

Using Investigation To Create Issues
Using Science And Technical Evidence To Create Issues
​Using Mitigation Evidence To Create Issues

6.

Legal Research And Writing

Overview
Resources For Online Research
​Useful Books, Materials, and Other Resources on Legal Research and Writing
​What Are You Looking At In Legal Research
​Examples and Work Throughs of Legal Research
​What is Legal Writing
​Legal Writing in the Example Writs
​Advanced Legal Writing Concepts
​Examples and Work Throughs of Legal Writing

7.

Scientific Writs

Overview
Case Examples of Scientific Writs
​Chapter 64 Motions – DNA Testing

8.

After You File The Writ Application

Overview
What You Need To Do
​Analyzing The State’s Response
​Preparing An Order Designating Issues​
​Getting A Hearing
​Responding To State Affidavits
​Preparing A Request For Court Appointed Counsel
​Amending, Supplementing, Or Withdrawing A Writ Application

9.

At The Hearing

Overview
What You Need To Do
​Analyzing The State’s Response
​Preparing An Order Designating Issues​
​Getting A Hearing
Responding To State Affidavits
Preparing A Request For Court Appointed Counsel
​Amending, Supplementing, Or Withdrawing A Writ Application

10.

If No Hearing Is Granted

Overview
Preparing Findings Of Facts And Conclusions Of Law
​Objections To Findings Made By The Trial Court

11.

Process At The Court Of Criminal Appeals

Overview
Case Filed And Set
​What To Do If Your Application Is Denied
​Denied Versus Dismissed

12.

Preparing A Subsequent Writ Application

Overview
Legal Requirements Of A Subsequent Application
What Is New Evidence?
​What Is New Law?
​Using Investigation To Create New Evidence
Federal Review (If Your 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus Is Denied)
The Federal Process – 2254 Petition

13.

Final Thoughts

Finding Freedom For Yourself And Loved Ones
When Writs Fail: Commutation, Clemency, Parole, And Pardons
Final Thoughts

What do people who have taken the course have to say about it?
Hear from Myka…
11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus course taker, Myka in her own words.
Hear from Kara…
Kara In Her Words – Freedom From Prison 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus Course
Hear from Jacob on why he created this course:

Freedom From Prison 11.07 Writ of Habeas Corpus Course