How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?

A. by stopping arrest and detention

B. by allowing the accused to request a trial

C. by jury by providing a defense for committing a crime

D. by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial

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11 April, 16:24

How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?

A. by stopping arrest and detention

B. by allowing the accused to request a trial

C. by jury by providing a defense for committing a crime

D. by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial

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Jordan Leonard · Answer 1

The correct answer is B. by allowing the accused to request a trial

People who believe that they are detained unlawfully can present it and ask for a court investigation and a trial to check whether the custodian has the right to imprison them.

How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?A. by stopping arrest and detentionB. by allowing the accused to request a trialC. by jury by providing a defense for committing a crimeD. by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial

How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?

A. by stopping arrest and detention

B. by allowing the accused to request a trial

C. by jury by providing a defense for committing a crime

D. by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial