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Yes, several presidents of the United States have granted pardons. For example, President Gerald Ford famously pardoned former President Richard Nixon in 1974 for any crimes he may have committed related to the Watergate scandal. Other presidents, such as Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, also granted numerous pardons during their respective terms in office.
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The president can pardon or in other words a crime?
The president may use the pardon at any time for any federal prisoner. He can pardon anyone who has committed a crime against the United States, the only exception being that he can't pardon someone who has been impeached by Congress.
Who can president pardon?
The US President cannot pardon someone convicted of crimes other than federal crimes, he cannot pardon someone who has been impeached (and tried, and convicted), and he cannot pardon himself. He also cannot pardon someone for crimes not yet committed. However, there is no requirement that someone actually be convicted, so a Presidential pardon can effectively block any prosecution.
What is the only crime a president cannot pardon?
The US President can pardon any violation of federal law. He cannot use the pardon, however, to reverse a conviction that follows impeachment of an official. And he cannot extend a pardon to crimes that have not yet been committed.
When will President Obama pardon Dzhokhar Tsarnaev?
Never. There is NO evidence the president would pardon a terrorist, nor has any president of any party pardoned a terrorist, as far as I know.
What cases is the President able to grant a pardon in?
The president of the United States is not allowed to grant pardons in cases of impeachment. The president can grant pardons in other cases though.
What were Gerald Ford's first acts as president?
His very first was to pardon Nixon for his crimes while president.
What are the two kinds of pardon?
absolute - when the president does not composed any condition or qualification upon the pardoner. conditional - when the president annexes to his offer of pardon any condition and qualification and his
Who can preside?
The president can pardon any person subject to Federal Law, except those who have been impeached. The person does not yet have to have been convicted of a crime - the pardon can provide immunity from conviction for a specific act.Pardons must be for a specific act, and cannot be for a blanket time period or the like. Also, presidential pardons only affect Federal law - the president cannot pardon someone subject to a state law.
Can you ever be pardoned for a DUI?
The Governor or President can pardon any crime they choose.
Did Ford pardon Nixon for past present and future indiscretions?
No. President Ford pardoned former President Nixon for any past crimes committed against the United States. No pardon can apply to crimes committed in the future of when the pardon is granted.
Has President Obama been given any special awards lately?
To tell you the truth, I do not know whether or not President Obama has been given any spcial awards lately. However, you can find out whether or not President Obama has been given any special awards lately, by going to http://answers.yahoo.com. And typing your question, in the Question Search (Q-S) text box.
Can a federal sentence be over turned?
Yes. A federal court sentence can be appealed and overturned. Also, any federal sentence can be commuted or pardoned by the President of the United States. This is one of the few federal powers given to the President that is not subject to any checks and balances -- the President grants a pardon, end of story.
