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A person cannot be jailed unless charged for a specific crime.
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What is the constitutional protection against unlawful imprisonment?
Habeas Corpus
What is the name of the constitutional protection that requires government to show a legal basis for imprisoning someone?
The writ of habeas corpus
What is a good sentence using habeas corpus?
Habeas corpus literally means "give us the body." Prisoners filed a writ of habeas corpus.
Write of habeas corpus?
The writ of habeas corpus is an important right given to American citizens
The right of habeas corpus originate in England?
Yes, habeas corpus dates back to the Magna Carta. The right of habeas corpus petitions as a final type of "appeal" was adopted by America as part of English common law.
Lincoln stretched the reach of his constitutional powers by?
By twice suspending the writ of habeas corpus.
What constitutional rights reflect the principle of limited government?
habeaus corpes
A constitutional right which protects the individual against unlawful imprisonment?
It is the "Habeas Corpus". This constitutional writ was suspended by Lincoln in order to put down the "Rebellion of the South" in 1861 after the turmoils in Maryland.
What has the author John T Montgomery written?
John T. Montgomery has written: 'The writ of habeas corpus and Mr. Binney' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Habeas corpus, Constitutional law
What is the constitutional rights of habeas corpus?
A person cannot be jailed unless charged for a specific crime.
Is Habeas Corpus mean the right to speedy trial?
No, Habeas Corpus does not mean the right to a speedy trial. Habeas Corpus is a legal principle that allows individuals to challenge their detention or imprisonment, ensuring that they cannot be held without just cause. While the right to a speedy trial is a separate legal right intended to prevent unnecessary delays in judicial proceedings, Habeas Corpus focuses specifically on the lawfulness of a person's detention.
What is a prisoner's right to be charged called?
writ of habeas corpus
