A writ of habeas corpus safeguards individual freedom primarily by preventing detention for a crime without evidence. This legal mechanism allows individuals who are detained or imprisoned to challenge the legality of their detention. If a court finds that the detention lacks sufficient legal basis—such as absence of evidence or due process—then the individual may be released. Thus, it serves as a crucial protection against unlawful imprisonment and helps ensure that individuals cannot be held without justification.
How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?
by preventing arrest and detention
by preventing detention for a crime without evidence
by providing a defense for committing a crime
by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial
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