{"id":719,"date":"2019-09-16T20:24:10","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T20:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expungecriminalrecordindiana.com\/blog\/?p=719"},"modified":"2020-01-15T16:22:19","modified_gmt":"2020-01-15T16:22:19","slug":"who-can-grant-criminal-pardons-in-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expungecriminalrecordindiana.com\/blog\/who-can-grant-criminal-pardons-in-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Can Grant Criminal Pardons in the United States?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When facing a federal criminal charge, there are two chief\noutcomes: guilty or not guilty. But what about being pardoned<\/em> for your crimes? What does this mean, exactly? And who can\ngrant pardons to suspected or convicted criminals? Continue reading to learn\nwhat you need to know about criminal pardons if you are someone you love is\nfacing serious charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Pardon?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Also known as clemency<\/em>,\na pardon is a type of acquittal that wholly sets aside or lessens the\npunishment for a felony. You have likely seen this action take place on your\nfavorite crime action hero movies, and there is a reason why. Federal criminal\npardons are extremely rare. It is essentially the government\u2019s way of forgiving a\nperson for their crimes. There are a few additional forms of clemency\nthat the President can grant to a defendant. These include commutation<\/em>, remission<\/em>,\nand reprieve<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u261b Commutation \u2013 <\/strong>Given a lesser punishment;
\u261b Remission \u2013 <\/strong>Given relief from a penalty, restitution, or forfeiture;
\u261b Reprieve \u2013 <\/strong>Temporary delay of sentence (i.e. death penalty);<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granting a Pardon<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering whether or not there is a change of be granted a pardon, perhaps learning who has the discretion to grant them will answer your question. You see, a federal pardon can only be given by the President of the United States, known as the power of executive clemency<\/em>, and decreed in Article II, Section 2, Clause 1<\/em> of the U.S. Constitution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So in order to receive a pardon for a crime, someone must get the attention of the Presidency. In order for a defendant to be granted clemency by the President of the United States, they must also meet the specified qualifications, which involve factors such as the number of years since the conviction or release from incarceration, character references, recent criminal history, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Records\nof Pardoned Crimes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Depending\non the state, if a person has a crime pardoned by the government, it will most\nlikely still show up on public databases, but it will also show that the person\nwas pardoned for the incident. In such cases, a person could petition for\ncriminal record expungement to have their criminal history sealed from public\naccess. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Expunge Criminal Records in Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call 317-636-7514<\/strong> to get started on the Indiana criminal record expungement <\/a>application process. We offer professional criminal record expungement services starting as low as $850! As a seasoned criminal defense law firm, we are well-versed in the Indiana expungement laws, and know exactly how to file and obtain a legal expungement, successfully. Call our office at 317-636-7514 and schedule a free initial consultation to determine your eligibility, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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