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Yes.
If you were charged and convicted under state statutes, then the governor of your state can "pardon" you. However, bank robbery can also be charged as a FEDERAL felony offense. If you were convicted in federal court then you can only be pardoned by the President of the US.
No. The president or a governor (depending on whether it is a federal or state conviction) can pardon someone. Courts can reverse a person's conviction, which would have a similar effect, but they are different processes.Added: The Judicial Branch is legally incapable of issuing a "pardon' to anyone. Only the Chief Executive of the Executive Branch (Governor or President) can issue a pardon.
In the United States, it is the executive branch of government that can pardon a convicted criminal. By issuing a pardon, the executive is overruling the decision of the judicial branch (the court system). Federal crimes can be pardoned by the President. Crimes tried and sentenced in state courts can be pardoned by the governor of that state. The only time a federal or state executive cannot grant a pardon is in cases of impeachment.
Depends on the wording. In general, a pardon is the equivalent of the conviction being removed- but for a current and accurate answer, you need to consult with an attorney in YOUR state.
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While Boards or Commissions may exist to advise them on this subject, only the Governor of a state or the President of the US can grant a pardon.
This is known as a pardon, which can only be granted by the governor of the state in which the offense occurred, or by the president of the United States for federal offenses.
a trial court of limited jurisdiction
The appeal courts has the jurisdiction to override the ruling of a lower court such as the local court. But appeals courts can be over ruled by three things a presidential pardon, State Supreme Court, Circuit Court and the Supreme Court of the United States located in Washington DC. Here is the list of courts by what they can be overruled by. 1. Supreme Court of the United States, cannot be overruled 2. Circuit Courts- Can be overruled by presidential pardon, and Supreme Court of the United States. 3. State Supreme Court, can be overruled by US Supreme Court, Circuit Court and Presidential pardon 4. Appellate Courts- Can be overruled by US Supreme Court, Circuit Court, Presidential Pardon, and State Supreme Court 5. Local Courts- Can be overruled by any of the above and presidential pardon.
In the lowest level of your state's court system - known by different names in different states (i.e.: District Court - Circuit Court - Superior Court).
For a full pardon from a State of New York offense, you must ask the Governor. If it is a federal charge you must write the President.