I have a friend that's interested in information regarding a pardon for a crime that he committed a long time ago. I didn't know that you could do this, but apparently so. Anyway, he served his time and is now interested in trying to get his rights back. The state of interest is Alabama, or anything any of you might know would be helpful. Thank you.
2006-07-20 06:25:37 · 10 answers · asked by manatee lover 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He would need to apply for a pardon to the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole. Their website for contact is: http://www.paroles.state.al.us
2006-07-20 06:33:53 · answer #1 · answered by Phil R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the Governor of the state would have the power to grant a pardon, if it's a state crime. If it was a federal crime I'm not sure how that works.
I would check with a local criminal lawyer, or better yet with your local state representative (assemblyman, or senator, or whatever it is called.) Basically a pardon is totally discretionary - a governor doesn't have to do it at all, and only will if he or she feels it's a special case.
Good luck.
2006-07-20 13:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend (he was a collector for a biker gang) of mine applied for and received a presidential pardon from Pres. Clinton.
I don't know any websites, but check this out. Pres Bush is done in 2008 - and he'll have his list of pardons.
We'll never know if ole Kenny Lay was going to be on it.
2006-07-20 15:27:46 · answer #3 · answered by Applecore782 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing you are from Florida, by your name! So am I... All states are different. I think he/she will need to talk to an attorney. Otherwise, since most people become jailhouse lawyers, I am surprised this person didn't look into this while incarcerated. Be careful -- you may be dealing with someone less than honest! (It happened to me, it can happen to you.) Don't be too trusting... they (criminals) are good at using reverse psychology, too! That's how they get us unsuspecting "friends" to use to help them in their cause. My best advice is my caveat!
2006-07-20 13:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by Wasabandmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was a felony conviction, then he's SOL. He's lost his right to own a gun, vote, and spend more than two minutes in any grocery frozen food section.
2006-07-20 13:29:16 · answer #5 · answered by Jay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the governor. He's the one that can do it. I wouldn't hold my breath though.
2006-07-20 13:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by rhymingron 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he has to write or call the governor and explain the situation
2006-07-20 13:29:14 · answer #7 · answered by Kryztal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Con's don't have right after they've been incarcerated
2006-07-20 13:27:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good.
2006-07-20 13:29:23 · answer #9 · answered by Dr MK Khaishagi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know.
2006-07-20 13:29:46 · answer #10 · answered by minus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋