Pardon
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A pardon is a decision that absolves a convicted person of a criminal conviction. A pardon may be full or partial:[1]
- A full pardon removes all of the consequences of conviction.
- A partial pardon does not fully absolve a person of the conviction. For example, a partial pardon may not set aside a finding of guilt, or may not fully restore the rights of the person who received the pardon
- An Amnesty is given to a group of people, usually for a political offence.
Pardons are sometimes given to people who are wrongly convicted. In that case, the person is cleared of that conviction, as if never convicted.[2]
The practice varies greatly between countries. In the United States a pardon for a federal conviction may be granted by the President,[3] while pardons for state convictions may be granted by state governors.[3][4]
Pardon Media
A 1966 U.S. Clemency Certificate
References
- ↑ Larson, Aaron. How to Apply for a Pardon or Commutation of Sentence. ExpertLaw (23 May 2017). Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ↑ Williston, Samuel. Does a Pardon Blot out Guilt?. Harvard Law Review 28 (7) (May 1915). p. 647–663. doi:10.2307/1326170. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Executive Clemency. Office of the Pardon AttorneyU.S. Department of Justice. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ↑ Characteristics of Pardon Authorities. Restoration of Rights Project (March 2016). Retrieved 27 July 2017.
