Gwen was convicted on embezzlement charges in state court and is serving a sentence in a state prison. She is trying to decide how to get out of prison. Should Gwen file a Petition for Habeas Corpus?
A) Yes, if the Petition for Habeas Corpus is granted the court will hold hearing and Gwen will be able to present all her evidence to a new jury.
B) Yes, if she wins the Petition for Habeas Corpus her conviction will be reversed.
C) No, she does not qualify for habeas corpus because she is in prison.
D) No, habeas corpus is used to challenge illegal confinement, not to reverse a conviction.
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