I am wondering if President Bush's commutation of Libby's prison sentence will preclude Libby from continuing his appeal of the guilty verdict. If that appeal is allowed to go forward, might the verdict be upheld and might a future President refuse to honor the commutation and reinstate the prison sentence?
2007-07-02 11:52:49 · 6 answers · asked by Europa 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
He can continue with his appeal - but the prison sentence is gone.
I wonder what the conditions are of Libby's probation. Does he have to cooperate with the prosecutor, in order to bring more evil doers to justice- If he fails to cooperate, could he be sentenced to prison time for violating probation?
2007-07-02 11:56:57 · answer #1 · answered by Franklin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that changes is the prison sentence. The conviction stands, as does the fine, apparently, and is appealable.
2007-07-02 18:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, once a sentence is commuted, the person affected ceases all appeals, I assume to avoid the situation you suggest. Anyone who was hidebound enough to refuse to admit guilt and insisted on continuing to prove his innocence would most likely refuse a commutation.
2007-07-02 18:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can still appeal the verdict but the sentence can not be reinstated by another president.
2007-07-02 18:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Truth is elusive 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There will not be any reinstatement of his prison sentence. And I would assume he will still appeal. He was fined and lost his license to practice law.
2007-07-02 18:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by apple juice 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure he does. Only the SENTENCE was commuted, not the CONVICTION.
2007-07-02 19:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋