Publisher's Synopsis
THE PERSONAL RESTRAINT PETITION MANUAL is essential as an on-hand work-tool for anybody in the State of Washington whom needs to file a collateral attack. With over 20-years of legal research under his belt, Mr. Matthews' book presents over 300-pages of helpful insight into effective PRP litigation in Washington Courts. This invaluable tool is useful for Attorneys needing a quick reference to collateral attack law, for Paralegals conducting research on all things PRP related, for Pro Se Petitioners filing PRPs, and for prisoners needing to defend against arbitrary administrative hearings. In this book, some of the topics discussed are:
* Time-Bar* Exemptions to the Time-Bar
* Exceptions to the Time-Bar
* Successive Petitions
* Abuse of the Writ
* Good Cause
* Mixed Petitions
* Invalid Judgment and Sentence
* Actual Innocence
* Grounds for Relief
* Rules of Appellate Procedure
* Forms and Instructions AND MANY, MANY MORE TOPICS! This book is perfect for anybody within the justice system--Legal Professionals and Prisoners alike.
