Re: Governors Pardon
Posted by Paul T. Ferris on 3/19/09
The options for relief are an unconditional pardon or an
expungment (some judges have signed such orders despite the
nonexistence of statutory authority). Admittedly, both of
these remedies are nearly impossible.
What many people do not realize is that not all
misdemeanor "domestic violence" assaults qualify as a
prohibitive offense under federal law. True, most do;
however, there are some, particularly old offenses
prosecuted under a municipal code, that fail to qualify.