When someone is convicted of a crime, there are still avenues for relief, even after the judicial process has run its course. One such avenue is the petition for clemency, a legal process through which a convicted individual can seek mercy from the government, potentially leading to a reduction in their sentence or a complete [...]
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Jan, 2022
Clearing Up Clemency In New Jersey; A Definition & Overview
Immeasurable amounts of time, money and effort have been poured into the creation and implementation of laws at the city, state and federal levels. In legal matters, there’s truly nothing that hasn’t been considered; the severity of punishment for a crime is anything but arbitrary. However, there will always be controversy surrounding criminal matters, their [...]
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Aug, 2018Clemency Is Possible With A Lawyer By Your Side
Do you believe your sentence to be unjust? Do you feel like you’ve paid your time? Are you burdened with having to pay an unreasonable fine? Do you need a conviction erased to get a better job? If so, then pursuing clemency with a New Jersey clemency lawyer may be your best option. Dictionary.com defines [...]