Only he who has the power to punish can pardon?
820699
Yes, good logic\n\nBless you\nDavid
104929
I think you may be looking for a specific answer here, and I'm sure I'm not going to be the one to give it. \n\nYes, God can NOT punish us for being wrong, but he also CAN punish us.  He would rather not.  [If you were a Christian believer, this is where I would tell you that Jesus died for your sins and took that punishment upon himself, but you aren't looking for a religious lecture, are you.]\n\nSo, my answer is, "Yes, God can forgive us for being wrong."  and "Yes, God can NOT punish us for being wrong."\n\n****But he also CAN punish us.****
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The President and Govenors are allowed to issue pardons because part of their job responsibilities includes execution of the laws.  In light of that, they can choose not to impliment and carry out a law that is in place.  This is why such a clause is in the Constitution, and almost every single state Constitution.\n\nI don't think the Founding Fathers expected it to be abused the way past Presidents have.  And I don't think Libby will need to be pardoned, because I don't think he will be convicted of any crime.
1027231
Ask Bill Clinton, he LOVES to give pardons!  Hey!  He pardoned the terrorists that bombed the WTC the FIRST TIME!
873358
Yes. The Criminal Justice System does not recognize the judicial powers of an Islamic body to punish anyone. Hence, any crime committed in pursuance of carrying out any Fatwa issued against the victim would be triable under the criminal law and the Fatwa issuing body is also liable for prosecution.
1119856
Only if he was a lawbreaker - it was considered the harshest sentence in the book. \n\nCheers!
783235
only those in the constitution
991340
In every state there are two ways to actually get a pardon.  One is from the governor of the state, and the other is from the President of the USA.  In either case, the actual granting of a pardon is so carefully considered in all its ramifications, that governors and the president do not lightly give any pardon.  It is therefore rare.  If you are in convicted, there has been media attention, mostly negative.  Politicians are not likely to risk negative publicity on themselves if they grant a pardon.
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Yes, as far as I know, the President of the United States is the only person who can erase a criminal conviction from your federal record.  But the Presidential Pardon is very hard to secure.\n\nState Governors may (not certain) also have that ability, for a state crime.  But only those who hold a top job in the Executive Branch can do this.
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Unlimited if no one catches him.
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there is a chance, but you messed up pretty bad. i got a pardon for theft. and it was a pretty big pardon also, it took them awhile to decide. so you might have a chance.
991167
That is the usual time that pardons not excusable are handed out. I do not think so but he would be the 1st president to not pardon his friends.
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U may forgive the one by thinking that whatever happens....happens for good. \nAny way i liked this question as u have asked "How to forgive?" instead of "What punishment should be given to the person who takes ur money?" The person who forgives is always greater than than the person who takes revenge or gives punishment.
430793
only if he is a most wanted criminal
1064713
No.  Only debt owed to the govt. can be garnished.
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become a prisoner for someone .
788246
Yes, but not till after violating him.