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Hypothetically speaking, could the Governor acting as defense council not issue a pardon on the spot? I think you're being extremely naive to think the Governor
by Overtonwindow 10y ago
Hypothetically speaking, could the Governor acting as defense council not issue a pardon on the spot? I think you're being extremely naive to think the Governor can walk into court and act as defense council without a single worry.
- hga 10y agoIf his client was found guilty, or took a plea bargain, and he then didn't issue a pardon, he'd be making an implicit statement that he thinks the defendant was indeed guilty.... Whatever the Constitutional issues, it's messy for sure, although as noted he could take on the case after he steps down, he just won't be able to spend as much time with his family ^_^.