Sentence examples for commutation of from inspiring English sources

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

"He was recommended for and received commutation of his original sentence from 1990," the statement said.

It was only the fifth commutation of his presidency, and the first involving crack cocaine.

Mr. Bush could, however, issue a pre-emptive pardon or commutation of sentence for Mr. Stevens.

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

Carries as baggage: His role in President Bill Clinton's commutation of a prison sentence for a cocaine dealer, Carlos Vignali.

THIS week in the paper I'm writing about the commutation of Marcus Robinson's sentence from death to life without the possibility of parole.

Last year, none of the 16 death-row inmates seeking commutation of their sentences could muster even a single vote for clemency from the parole board.

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.

The commutation of tax for service also meant a decrease in the circulation of money; copper coins replaced those of gold and silver.

Gov. George E. Pataki's recent commutation of Emmanuel Nkemakolam's 15-years-to-life sentence for felony drug possession (news article, Dec. 28) is a welcome action.