Sentence examples for As a commutation from inspiring English sources

We also prove a representation formula for the heat semigroup on (adapted) vector fields as well as a commutation formula for its derivative.

Indeed, by the middle of the century, as many as 1 in 5 death row inmates received a commutation or a pardon.

The judge, a former prosecutor, has written a letter toPresident Obamasupporting a commutation of the sentence, and praising Mr. Walker's record as a model prisoner.

Several advocates and petitioners are uncertain whether the next president will be as willing as Obama to use sweeping executive power to erase convictions with a pardon, and shorten sentences with a commutation.

A commutation lessens the severity of the punishment.

A commutation leaves the conviction and ends the punishment.

A commutation is the shortening of a sentence, while a presidential pardon absolves a person of a crime as if they were never convicted.

They still can't request a commutation of their sentences, or own a firearm.

Clemency, in the form of a commutation of sentence, is extremely difficult to obtain.

"Accordingly, a commutation of his sentence is not appropriate at this time".

Manning was among 209 individuals granted a commutation by Obama today, bringing his total commutations to 1,385 — the most of any president in history.