Can the president use the pardoning power if convicted on impeachment charges?

Answer 1

Simply put, no. Impeachment is addressed in Article I of the Constitution, Section 3.

It states that; Judgment in cases of impeachment shall not extend further than to removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States: but the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment, according to law.

Basically, this means that impeachment is not prosecution; therefore, the power to pardon does not come into play because the impeachment precedes prosecution.

Answer 2

Let us hope this situation does not arise. However, if a Judge is tried and found guilty of a felony or other crime amounting to "high crimes and misdemeanors." the judge may be pardoned for the crime, but this does not reinstate him in his office. It merely removes him from prison time and perhaps also from some fines. It does not necessary keep him from making restitution in appropriate circumstances.

This all depends upon the instance.

In any event, the conviction for a felony or of another serious crime remove him from any further consideration in judicial matters or in matters of law. He would most likely loose his license to practice law, and be removed from the State and local bar association. The individual will also be put to contumely. This will affect his life, his income and his family.

A Presidential pardon can not affect the above if he is found guilty, and in order to be pardoned he must at least be charged if not actually found guilty.

I welcome further explanation.

Answer 3

No, he can only issue pardons for federal crimes. If someone is impeached and convicted and removed from office, the president could pardon him of crimes that were related to his impeachment.

Answer 4

No. Once impeached and convicted he is out of office and loses all presidential powers.

Answer 5

no, the Pres cannot