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A quick definition of successive-writ doctrine:

The successive-writ doctrine is a rule in criminal procedure that says a person cannot file a second or additional request for a writ of habeas corpus that raises issues that were already decided in a previous request. This means that if a person has already made a claim in a previous writ, they cannot bring it up again in a new one. This is different from the abuse-of-the-writ doctrine, which is when a person files multiple writs with the intention of harassing or delaying the legal process.

A more thorough explanation:

The successive-writ doctrine is a principle in criminal procedure that states that a second or supplemental petition for a writ of habeas corpus cannot raise claims that were already heard and decided on the merits in a previous petition.

For example, if a person files a writ of habeas corpus claiming that their imprisonment is unlawful because of a violation of their constitutional rights, and the court denies the petition after considering the merits of the claim, the person cannot file another writ of habeas corpus raising the same claim again. This is because the successive-writ doctrine prohibits raising claims that have already been decided on the merits in a previous petition.

The purpose of the successive-writ doctrine is to prevent abuse of the writ of habeas corpus, which is a legal remedy that allows individuals to challenge their detention or imprisonment. By limiting the number of times a person can file a writ of habeas corpus on the same claim, the successive-writ doctrine ensures that the writ is used appropriately and not as a means of harassment or delay.

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Dkk
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Just part of the culture.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
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I wish that wearing a mask when sick stuck around as an okay thing like it is in the rest of the world, not all of us have enough sick days to be ditching work.
Dkk
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Unless its like an N95 i dont think it will really do anything
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there's even a mask ban in some places. altho one of my coworkers wears a mask anyway despite customers being rude to her about it
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12:05
why does umiami ask "Are you applying, or have you applied, to other law schools? If so, please list them."
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:05
One manager came in sick wearing a mask, got roasted and stopped wearing it that day. The entire office has been cycling sickness for two weeks now. It may not be super effective but it may help in slowing the spread during meetings when we have to be so close
12:05
am i the only one who has never gotten my status checker to work on here?
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:06
@ChowieBean: want to see what schools they share an applicant pool with, think it is all data harvesting stuff no a +/- for the applicant
12:06
ok good cuz idk whether i wanna tell them or not
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thanks bulbasaur
12:08
not to be that guy again but berkeley person/applicant id is back and Shiny New Logo
be that guy
EW THE NEW LOGO IS SO UGLY
WTF
12:09
need to send in my berkeley app rawwwww
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:09
@ChowieBean: should be required to tell them, the schools who asked I only told them the schools in their area not all of them.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:10
*shouldnt be
12:12
@jackfrost11770: if i get a berk A today and they have that logo im withdrawing (/s /s /s /j /j /j)
babycat
12:12
@ChowieBean: me too lol. you applying to public interest scholars program?
12:14
yes def applying public interest
12:16
i was raised like blocks away from umiami
12:16
idk if i wanna go back to florida tho so im applying there as safety/target 💀
12:25
@ChowieBean: doing the same thing
Does anyone think au gonna get back to us today
My app was complete Oct 11
If yes what time
Dkk
12:29
Sure, yes! 11:22:24 PST
ClassyPleasantHeron
12:30
I wonder if Berk was updating their system so that they could watch more video.
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