Federal Procedural Default Lawyers

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Procedural default bars federal habeas review of claims that were not properly raised in earlier proceedings.

Overcoming Procedural Default

Understanding procedural default rules is essential for effective federal post-conviction litigation.

  • Cause and prejudice
  • Actual innocence gateway
  • Ineffective assistance of counsel as cause

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