Barney Is Unsuccessful with His First Few Appeals

Multiple Choice

Barney is unsuccessful with his first few appeals. His appellate lawyers determined that there has been a major injustice in Barney's case and are determined to take his case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. His lawyers petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a(n) _______ , so they will request the lower courts for the record of the case.

A) bill of attainder
B) ex post fact
C) writ of certiorari
D) writ of habeas corpus