Biden Looking to Exercise Power of Commutation
Biden Looking to Exercise Power of Commutation Commutation: the act of commuting a judicial sentence. In other words, “commutation” means letting someone walk free. Unlike anyone else in the United States of America, the President of the United States is granted the power to commute sentences of those who are incarcerated, or of those who…
Read MoreA Guide to Pennsylvania Clemency Options: Pardons and Commutations of Sentence
Pennsylvania Clemency : A Pennsylvania pardon is a way for a person convicted of a crime to regain their civil rights. The Pennsylvania governor sets aside the punishment or sentence for the crime. Overall, a Pennsylvania pardon allows a convicted individual to regain all of the rights of any other citizen. The Pennsylvania Board of…
Read MorePardon vs Commutation Explained with Examples – What is the difference between a pardon and a commutation?
Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the United States grants the President the power to grant clemency to persons who have committed federal crimes. Specifically, the clause states that “The President . . . shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases…
Read MoreCyntoia Granted Clemency by Tennessee Governor After Life Sentence
Cyntoia Brown Story : The heartbreaking facts of the crime for which Cyntoia Brown served 15 years of a life sentence ultimately resulted in Cyntoia granted clemency. At the Cyntoia Brown clemency hearing in 2018, the Tennessee governor heard arguments that she was only 16 when given a life sentence with parole eligibility in 51…
Read MoreBrendan Dassey of Netflix “Making a Murderer” Seeks Clemency
Brendan Dassey from “Making a Murderer” Files a Clemency Petition : Brendan Dassey of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin captivated Netflix viewers across the nation as the subject of the popular “Making a Murderer” documentary. The documentary focuses on the controversial investigation, criminal prosecution, conviction and sentencing of Brendan Dassey and his uncle for the 2005 murder…
Read MoreWho Did Donald Trump Pardon?
So, Who did Donald trump pardon ?- Check the Trump pardon list at the end of this article. First of all, whenever President Donald Trump pardons a convicted individual, it generates national headlines.Trump clemency has been granted to a number of felons. In general, presidential pardons are difficult to come by because they are rarely…
Read MoreMichigan Governor Snyder Grants Six Commutations in Eight Years (Out of 4,017 Requests)
Whom did Rick synder pardon ? – Since 2011, there have been over 4,000 requests from Michigan state prisoners for commutation of their sentences.In the last ten years, 168 prisoners have had their requests granted. Ex Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was responsible for a grand total of six of those commutations in his eight years…
Read MoreWill a Second Step Act Follow the First Step?
The question still remains if there is going to be a second step act . The First Step Act, arguably the most significant criminal justice reform bill passed in nearly ten years, was drafted in a rare showing of bipartisanship. Will there be a second Step act ? It is expected to reduce the sentences…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Fix the Federal Clemency Process
When Congress changed the law during the Obama Administration to reduce the disparity between crack and powder cocaine, it was not made retroactive. Obama used his power of clemency. To commute the sentences of thousands of people who would have received relief if the change had applied to them. But he didn’t help all of…
Read MoreX Tennessee Governor Grants Clemency to 11 Current and Former Felons
Bill Haslam Clemency Update : Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam ordered four sentence commutations for state prisoners and pardons for seven non-incarcerated individuals in the last two weeks of 2018. Whom did Bill haslam granted clemency ? In a news release, Haslam said the seven who were given pardons, listed below, “have made positive contributions to…
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