Pardons and Commutations of Sentences

Pardons and Commutations of Sentences PDF

Author: Brandon Sample Esq

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Published: 2019-02-21

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9781797428079

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The President of the United States and the Governor of each state are empowered to grant pardons and commutations. A pardon can eliminate the collateral consequences of a conviction. A commutation can reduce the length of a sentence. In general, a pardon is sought after release from prison. A commutation, on the other hand, is used by prisoners to lessen their sentence.This easy to read guidebook is designed to assist individuals who want to apply for a pardon or commutation of sentence. The guidebook gives practical information about the process for applying for clemency, what to include in your petition, and provides answers about executive clemency in general.The guidebook is a "must have" for any individual who wants to navigate the complex process of applying for a pardon or commutation of sentence.

Report by the Governor

Report by the Governor PDF

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Published: 2015-07-22

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9781331966449

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Excerpt from Report by the Governor: Of Pardons, Commutations, Suspensions of Sentence, and Remission of Fines; From Jan; 13, 1886, to Jan; 9, 1888 In compliance with the provisions of section 16, article 4, of the Constitution, I herewith transmit to you a report of pardons, reprieves, commutations and suspensions of sentence, and remission of fines granted by me, together with the reasons in each case upon which granted, and for the period of time beginning with my entering upon the duties of the office, and ending with this date. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.