Legal Question in Appeals and Writs in California

When appealing a criminal conviction can the AEDPA be applied to an issue of structural error


Asked on 10/23/13, 2:39 am

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Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

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Structural error is a defect in the way a trial is conducted. A biased judge is one example. AEDPA is a federal law about procedures for appeals and habeas corpus cases. They are distinct from one another, so I'm not sure what you're asking.

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Answered on 10/23/13, 11:49 am


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