Clemency Overview
Clemency
Legally, clemency definition refers to the five forms of mercy that the President or Governor can provide...
Pardon
A pardon is an act of grace, proceeding from the power entrusted with the execution of the laws including amnesty, which exempts the individual, on whom it is bestowed, from the punishment the law inflicts for a crime he has committed...
Reprieve
Many use the phrase “stay of execution” in lieu of the technical term reprieve. However, the meaning goes beyond just a “stay” and has transformed into a nuanced pardon power...
Executive Clemency
Executive clemency Is an extremely broad and powerful ability of the President and each governor...
Commutation
In law, a commutation is the reduction in sentence granted by the President or a Governor after conviction and sentencing...
Remission
Remission refers to the reduction of financial penalties through clemency...
Clemency, Pardon, Amnesty and Commutation Attorneys
Check Clemency Status
Petitioners can click on the link below to Check clemency Status without the trouble and delay of sending a written email or awaiting long timeframes response from pardon attorney staff office.
Recent Clemency Examples
The President has the power to grant pardons for federal crimes. The Governor upon the recommendation of a parole board, can grants pardon at State level. Take a look at some of the recent examples.
Take a look at the Clemency petitions granted by each president. This includes recent Trump pardons. It will help you to understand the number of petitions granted, received and pending cases from 1900-2019.
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