PTJC Brief Bank

Instructions for Use: This page links to various briefs from previous PTJC cases. It is intended as a resource for composing briefs on legal issues that are common in practice and have been argued numerous times by PTJC. For this reason, briefs are grouped by those common legal issues. Click the "+" signs to see the names of the briefs depending on the type of filing. Access to the PTJC Google Drive is required to access content. Consult clinic resources for login information.

Disclaimer: All information is intended solely for the use of the Pretrial Justice Clinic and should not be used for other purposes without express permission from the clinic.

Last Updated 5/3/2018

Habeas Petitions

Judge Improperly Considered Arrests That Did Not Result in Conviction

Judge Failed to Consider All Factors Presented By Defense

No Individual Consideration/Bail Set According to De Facto Bail Schedule

Detention Based Solely on Defendant's Inability to Pay

Judge Treated Drugs As Inherently Dangerous