If you face a criminal conviction, but you believe that you were wrongly accused or your rights were violated, you could fight the conviction. There are a few ways to do this, one of which is called a writ of habeas corpus. On this page, I will discuss the writ of habeas corpus in more [...]
Clemency is an alternative to a pardon. In other pages on this website, I have discussed some of the statistics related to Connecticut pardons. Here I talk about statistics related to Connecticut clemency. So, if you want clemency related to a crime, these statistics can give you a place to start. What is Clemency? We usually [...]
If you are having difficulty finding employment due to previous criminal convictions, but you do not want to apply for a full pardon, you might consider applying for a certificate of employability. This is a good option if you meet the requirements for this certificate and need help finding work in the State of Connecticut. [...]
If you don't want to apply for a pardon, or if you get denied a pardon, you have some alternatives. These alternatives will minimize the impact that you feel from your conviction. A few options include clemency, deletion of erased records, commutation of sentence, and expungement. Another option is a restoration of rights. Some states will grant [...]
FAMM and Clemency Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) is working to get clemency for those who are deserving. If you want to know more about FAMM read on. Here, you can find some frequently asked questions and information about the organization and clemency. What is FAMM? FAMM stands for Families Against Mandatory Minimums. This is [...]
Perhaps you’ve heard the term “clemency” before. Or, perhaps it is a foreign concept to you. This term relates those convicted and sentenced for crimes. On this page, you can learn more about clemency and how it might apply to you. If you think that you are a good candidate, you can apply for clemency [...]
Recently, I have been discussing alternatives to a pardon on this website. I’ve already touched upon the commutation of a sentence and an expungement. But on this page, I want to discuss a term that you are probably familiar with – clemency. This is another alternative to a pardon that you should be aware of if [...]
on another page on this website, I introduced the topic of the commutation of sentence. I discussed what a commutation is and how it differs from a pardon. However, commutations are not the only alternative to pardons. If you are interested in having your criminal history erased or sealed, another good option is an expungement. [...]
There are a few different forms of reprieve that can be offered to someone convicted of a crime. While a pardon is the most common form of relief, there are similar ones that you can apply for. One such form of clemency is called a commutation of sentence. The commutation of sentence is similar to [...]