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Can a governor pardon someone?

Yes, a governor has the power to pardon someone, which means they can forgive or excuse a person convicted of a crime and release them from punishment.


What is An excuse for not committing a crime?

alibi


What is an excuse for not committing a crime called?

alibi


What is the legal or factual excuse to crime?

DEFENSE


What can the president give to someone who has been unfairly convicted of a crime?

The president can grant clemency to someone convicted of a crime. Clemency can mean the sentence is either shortened or waived for that person. As for compensation for wrongful imprisonment, the president does not give any compensation. Once out of prison, the convicted can sue for compensation, but the president has nothing to do with that.


alibi?

an excuse for something or a crime


What is an excuse used to avoid punishment?

Blame the dog.


Is love ever an excuse for committing a crime?

Not to a court, possibly to a jury.


What is clemency best described as?

...as a kind or merciful treatment, moderating the punishment of someone who has committed a crime or transgressed a law or rule.


When might a president pardon someone who has been convicted of federal crime?

Usually right before they vacate the office.


What is it called if the the president excuses someone from punishment who is convicted of a crime?

a pardon(like in a general pardon) or amnesty


Can you be prosecuted for a crime if you dont know it exists?

The question is extremely unclear. . . BUT - - "Ignorance of the law is no excuse!"