This is called an amnesty.
No, a presidential pardon cannot be refused by the recipient. Once granted, it is considered final and cannot be rejected or overturned.
Requirements to get a Presidential Pardon
As of 2014, Barack Obama is the last president to issue a presidential pardon. George Washington issued the first presidential pardon.
A presidential pardon is a forgiveness of a crime and the repealing of a punishment that is made by the president.
A person can apply for a presidential pardon. There is extremely detailed paperwork that must be filled out about the nature of the persons conviction.
Nobody. The president does not have to answer to anyone if he issues a pardon.
Huh? Once the pardon is granted (IF it is granted) nothing else needs be done to make it 'effective.' First and foremost you have to GET the pardon from the Governor's Office.
pardon is the word you are looking for. Ford issued a presidential pardon for Nixon.
i have been trying for nine years no pardon
forgive a crime.
An official pardon is commonly referred to as a "presidential pardon" in the United States, as it is granted by the President to forgive a person for a federal crime, thereby eliminating the penalties associated with the offense. In other contexts, it may simply be called a "pardon" or "executive clemency." Pardons can also vary in name and procedure depending on the legal system and jurisdiction in question.
a pardon(like in a general pardon) or amnesty