Sentence examples similar to pardoned the offense from inspiring English sources
Jon pardoned the wildlings.
The prohibition against double jeopardy "had its origin in the three common-law pleas of autrefois acquit, autrefois convict, and pardon," which "prevented the retrial of a person who had previously been acquitted, convicted, or pardoned for the same offense". United States v. Scott, 437 U. S. 82, 87 (1978) ; see Crist v. Bretz, 437 U. S. 28, 33 (1978).
Pardoned for this offense, Kirkcaldy participated in the murder of Mary's Italian secretary, David Riccio, in March 1566; nevertheless, he played no part in the murder of Darnley in February 1567.
Christ pardoning the adulteress.
Mr. Paterson said the 24 people he pardoned had committed offenses in the past but had paid their debt to society and were now making positive contributions to their communities.
A pardon excuses or forgives the offense itself.
Jackson lifted martial law, pardoned military offenses, and released detainees.
She eventually received some help from Ohio Gov. John Kasich who believed "that the penalty was excessive for the offense" and pardoned her, reducing the crimes to two misdemeanors.
