Rhode Island Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct a Sentence By a Person in Federal Custody — (28 U.S.C. Sec. 2255) is a legal document that allows an individual who has been convicted and sentenced in a federal court to challenge their conviction and sentence. Under this provision, a prisoner may petition a court to have a conviction and sentence vacated (reversed or set aside) or corrected due to errors in sentencing or other legal issues. A successful motion can result in a reduced or vacated sentence, dismissal of charges, or other relief. There are three types of Rhode Island Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct a Sentence By a Person in Federal Custody — (28 U.S.C. Sec. 2255): 1. Motion to Vacate: This type of motion seeks to have the conviction and sentence vacated due to various legal issues, such as improper jury instructions, misconduct by the prosecutor or judge, or ineffective assistance of counsel. 2. Motion to Set Aside: This type of motion seeks to have the conviction and sentence set aside due to a procedural error, such as an incorrect or incomplete plea agreement. 3. Motion to Correct: This type of motion seeks to have the sentence corrected due to a mathematical or clerical error in the court’s sentencing order.