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originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: UncleTomahawk
That is why it has to be submitted by the offender.
You really don't know what you're talking about, do you?
watergate.info...
Pardons have to be submitted to a court by the offender.
Presidents also may issue pre-emptive pardons -- or rather, a pardon for any crimes an individual may have committed or may have been charged with. For example, President Gerald Ford issued a pardon to outgoing President Richard Nixon even though Nixon had not been charged with any federal crimes at that point.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: UncleTomahawk
Pardons have to be submitted to a court by the offender.
That makes no sense. On any level.
A pardon is issued to a person or their representative and then they submit it to a court in person or on the persons behalf and that in itself is a form of admitting guilt even if the person is innocent.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: UncleTomahawk
A pardon is issued to a person or their representative and then they submit it to a court in person or on the persons behalf and that in itself is a form of admitting guilt even if the person is innocent.
The court has nothing to do with the process and all the president has to do is say "You're pardoned." Just like Ford did.
originally posted by: EndtheMadnessNow
Yes, it can happen and there is little to nothing they can do about it. Given the type of board it is I seriously doubt they even care.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: UncleTomahawk
A pardon is issued to a person or their representative and then they submit it to a court in person or on the persons behalf and that in itself is a form of admitting guilt even if the person is innocent.
The court has nothing to do with the process and all the president has to do is say "You're pardoned." Just like Ford did.
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: UncleTomahawk
You shouldn't speak authoritatively when you don't know what you're talking about.
originally posted by: UncleTomahawk
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: UncleTomahawk
A pardon is issued to a person or their representative and then they submit it to a court in person or on the persons behalf and that in itself is a form of admitting guilt even if the person is innocent.
The court has nothing to do with the process and all the president has to do is say "You're pardoned." Just like Ford did.
lol
#magikwords
You should really think before you post.
Although there are formal procedures and guidelines in place for a presidential pardon or commutation, the President is not bound by these rules and may issue clemency in accordance with the powers granted by the Constitution.
originally posted by: butcherguy
originally posted by: UncleTomahawk
originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: UncleTomahawk
A pardon is issued to a person or their representative and then they submit it to a court in person or on the persons behalf and that in itself is a form of admitting guilt even if the person is innocent.
The court has nothing to do with the process and all the president has to do is say "You're pardoned." Just like Ford did.
lol
#magikwords
You should really think before you post.
Well, Phage is correct.... so I would bet that he thought before he posted.