A prisoner in custody under sentence of a court established by Act of Congress claiming the right to be released upon the ground that the sentence was imposed in violation of the Constitution or laws of …

Unlike a direct appeal which challenges errors on the trial record, a § 2255 motion is a form of habeas corpus or collateral attack that can introduce new evidence and attack the conviction or sentence on …

Feb 10, 2025 · What Is a 2255 Charge and How Does It Affect Federal Convictions? Explore how a 2255 charge can impact federal convictions, including eligibility, filing process, and potential court …

Federal custody; remedies on motion attacking sentence.

Unlike a 2254 petition, which challenges a state-court conviction and/or sentence, a 2255 petition is not limited to federal constitutional claims. 28 U.S.C. § 2255 provides that it may be used to raise claims …

The motion to vacate, set aside or correct a sentence provided by 28 U.S.C. § 2255 is a modern descendant of the common law petition for a writ of habeas corpus. It is available only to people …

Jul 25, 2025 · A 2255 motion is a type of federal habeas corpus petition. Technically, this legal tool acts as a motion to vacate, set aside, or correct a sentence filed in the same federal court where the …

The following list of the most frequently raised claims for relief in proceedings pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255 is furnished for your information only. This list includes:

Dec 13, 2025 · A 2255 motion, formally titled a Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence, is a federal post-conviction remedy. It is designed to correct errors that occurred during trial or …

A prisoner must file a 2255 motion in the U.S. District Court where the judgment against the prisoner was entered or where they were sentenced. Often, this district is not the same one in which the …