Smith's Guide to State Habeas Corpus Relief for State Prisoners

Provides detailed information and instructions for seeking relief via state habeas petition and for exhausting state-court remedies before proceeding to federal court to file a §2254 petition or an application to file a second or successive habeas petition. Includes state habeas rules and statutes for all 50 states. WISDOM IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS Get Wise; Get a Smith's Guide(TM) All Smith's Guides are designed for the beginning pro se prisoner and the practicing pro se litigator alike and are complete with example pleadings from successful cases. Let Smith guide you step-by-step through the courts and do it right the first time--every time.