Sentence examples for prospective pardons from inspiring English sources
Most legal authorities indicate President Trump has the power to grant prospective pardons for criminal acts not subject to formal charge.
Mr Thaksin's prospective pardon over charges he claims were politically motivated is what really stoked up the protesters on Silom Road; most were back for another round of mass whistling on November 6th.
As for the special counsel, a prospective pardon would have a narrowing effect on his authority, as it would end any criminal jeopardy arising from his investigation.
"We know that there is no case law on the idea of giving a prospective pardon for a civil offense, but these kids took a risk and we ask President Obama to take a risk as well.
We ask for the narrow reprieve of a retroactive and prospective pardon of categorical civil immigration violations for a unique group of young immigrants who have placed their trust in both you as their president and us as their lawmakers," the letter states.
Money doesn't buy pardons from prospective crimes.
From 1947 to 1953, Professor Ohlin worked as a sociologist for the Illinois Parole and Pardon Board, interviewing prospective parolees and preparing recommendations on their cases.
Michael R. Edelman, a Republican political consultant, notes that Mr. Spano is friendly with the Clintons and envisions a prospective opponent using that association against him, because of the pardons controversy.
"Only criminals need pardons".
He quoted Auden on time pardoning Kipling for his views — "And will pardon Paul Claudel / Pardons him for writing well".
