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Habeas corpus means "produce the body," meaning the body of the imprisoned individual. If you plan to protest your imprisonment as being unjust, having an improper duration, or having poor conditions, getting a writ of habeas corpus could give you relief through the court system. If it's granted, you'll go before a court, and the state will have to prove it has a right to keep you imprisoned.  This is often a first step in the criminal appeals process, but most requests are not granted. Be prepared to present evidence backing up your claim. For example, you may present evidence that conflicts with the state's case, or you could show that your sentence was miscalculated based on state law. If the court finds in your favor, you could be released. However, they may also choose to reduce your sentence, improve your living conditions, or declare that you have rights, depending on their findings. If you want to appeal either a criminal conviction or the sentence that was handed down, your first step is to file a notice of appeal. Your trial attorney typically will file the notice soon after your conviction is entered.  Appealing a criminal conviction doesn't mean you'll get another trial. The appellate court only considers legal issues. Essentially, you must demonstrate that either the judge or the prosecutor made a legal error at some point during the trial. You will have to pay filing fees of several hundred dollars to file your appeal unless the court has already granted you a fee waiver. You are entitled to at least one appeal, so the practice of filing a notice of appeal immediately after the verdict is fairly automatic. Since you have the right to an attorney for criminal trials, you likely had an attorney who represented you. However, not all criminal defense attorneys also handle appeals. If your trial attorney can't represent you on appeal, they may have someone they recommend to take over your case. Your trial attorney also may give you advice on possible outcomes on appeal and major issues that should be raised. Although it's possible for you to represent yourself at your appeal, this isn't recommended. Criminal appeals turn on legal questions, and you'll be expected to understand the law as well as the lawyers on the other side representing the state.  You'll also be expected to understand and follow the rules of procedure, which can be exacting and unforgiving. Don't expect the appellate court to give you any leeway just because you're representing yourself. Particularly if you have a constitutional issue, you may be able to find a civil rights attorney at a nonprofit organization to take on your appeal at little to no cost to you. Work with your trial attorney to evaluate your options. You'll have to order the court record sent up to the appeals court, as well as get a copy of the transcript for yourself. You and your attorney (if you've hired one) will go through the transcript to find possible procedural errors and legal issues. The court will charge you for copies of the transcript, and it may take a few weeks for it to become available. To successfully appeal either a criminal conviction or a sentence, it's not enough to show that legal errors were made. You also have to be able to demonstrate that those errors made a difference in the outcome of the case.  Criminal appeals often turn on a violation of constitutional rights. For example, you might appeal arguing that evidence was seized in violation of your 4th Amendment right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. If you're appealing the sentence, you typically will do so on the grounds that it is unreasonable, or "cruel and unusual" punishment for the crime. The appellate brief outlines the legal errors that were made at trial. It also presents your argument as to why you believe the verdict should be overturned (or sentence reduced.)  Criminal appellate briefs, especially those that raise constitutional questions, can be quite lengthy. Typically they involve a significant amount of legal research. While your attorney may discuss the process with you, they typically won't involve you extensively in the brief-writing process. If you've decided to represent yourself and you're drafting your own brief, get a copy of the local rules so you know the required format for this document. You may want to work with a local law school or nonprofit organization to get assistance.

summary: Request a writ of habeas corpus if you're imprisoned. Complete your notice of appeal. Talk to your trial attorney. Hire a criminal appellate lawyer. Get a copy of the trial transcript. Identify important errors made at trial. Draft your appellate brief.


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Start by cleaning off any dirt or surface debris on the stump with a cloth. Rub the wood grain in a gentle, circular motion on the top and bottom, where the stump has been cut. Do not wipe the bark with the cloth, as this can cause the bark to flake or fall off. Use your hands to gently pull off any wood that is flaking off of the stump, especially on areas with bark. Make sure you take off any twigs, bugs, or leaves on the stump. Removing the bark is up to you, as you can keep it on if there is not a black ring between the bark and the wood, and if the bark does not appear too dry. Use a rotary hammer to remove the bark, sliding it from the top to the bottom of the stump. The bark should peel off easily, leaving you with just wood around the stump. Leaving the bark on will give the stump a more rustic look. If you remove it, you will need to sand down the sides of the stump.

summary: Wipe the top and bottom of the stump with a wet cloth. Remove any flaking wood or bark on the stump. Take off the bark if it appears dead or dry.


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They may have recommended a product suitable for cleaning the canvas furniture. A lot of canvas furniture has special waterproofing features which must be considered when using a commercial cleaning product. When selecting a product, check that it doesn't affect any waterproofing placed on the canvas. Some suggested options from a sweep of various online forums include: Barkeeper's Friend, LAs Totally Awesome and Spot Shot Upholstery Stain Remover. However, such products tend to be very strong and may cause new stains. If you do use them, always test a small patch first, to see if the product stains or removes waterproofing properties.
summary: Check the manufacturer's instructions. Ask for a recommendation at a store that sells canvas furniture.