A writ of habeas corpus is a:
A. writ requesting that a new attorney represent the offender.
B. writ requesting that an offender be sent for mental treatment instead of being sentenced to jail.
C. writ requesting a judge determine if a person is being legally detained.
D. judicial order requiring that a judge drop the charges against a defendant.
Answer: C
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