EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY BY PARDON: A GUIDE TO PARDON SUCCESS provides advice from state pardon boards and governors to help pardon applicants understand the criteria necessary for pardon consideration. In addition, the resource includes examples of actual state pardon applications granted versus actual state pardon applications denied so readers may discover the characteristics of pardon attainment. EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY BY PARDON includes tips and resources to help applicants achieve what pardon officials look for in a pardon application: exemplary conduct. The guide discusses the exemplary conduct of finding employment, volunteering for an organization that helps others, creating a volunteer project, and pursuing an education and career. EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY BY PARDON also includes examples of how to write the evidence of exemplary conduct, which is a request found in almost all pardon applications. To help readers get started in the pardon process, state-by-state pardon contact and eligibility information is provided.

The President of the United States and the Governor of each state are empowered to grant pardons and commutations. A pardon can eliminate the collateral consequences of a conviction. A commutation can reduce the length of a sentence. In general, a pardon is sought after release from prison. A commutation, on the other hand, is used by prisoners to lessen their sentence.This easy to read guidebook is designed to assist individuals who want to apply for a pardon or commutation of sentence. The guidebook gives practical information about the process for applying for clemency, what to include in your petition, and provides answers about executive clemency in general.The guidebook is a "must have" for any individual who wants to navigate the complex process of applying for a pardon or commutation of sentence.

This book is an invaluable resource for any prisoner fighting for his or her freedom. Armed with knowledge unknown by most other clemency applicants, he or she will gain a serious advantage. Smith lays out every aspect of the clemency process, step by step: the relief available, the statutory regulations (for all fifty state jurisdictions as well as federal), the grounds for executive clemency, the self-development, personal growth, and transformation processes, social intelligence, communication skills, clemency campaign strategies, how to prepare a clemency application, examples of successful applications, and much more.

A guide to the law and practice of executive clemency and pardons in Arkansas. It also includes the complete Arkansas Parole Board Policy Manual (Sept. 2013)

One of the steps in criminal procedure deals with the role of the courts, executive, and administrative agencies in granting pardons and paroles to the tens of thousands of prisoners each year. Constitutional provisions can be found in both the Federal and State constitutions for executive clemency through pardon and/or parole by the President and/or governors as part of their constitutional powers. Presidents and governors have used their clemency authority throughout the history of the country. Every state contains both statutes and regulations dealing with pardon/parole. The statutes provide law for pardon and parole, but it is administrative agencies (agencies, boards, commissions) that actually draw up the regulations for the procedures of carrying out pardons and paroles. The text of these laws and regulations are quite long and I have had to restrict the content of both chapters to listing only the chapters under each state's statutes and regulations.--Publisher.

Our Ultimate Guide to Texas Pardons explains the pardon process from beginning to end and will walk you through every step from where to get your case information to how to fill out and submit your application. If you have a criminal conviction that is affecting your future, then this guide will help you. The most common question people ask in reference to applying for a pardon is whether it's worth it. Yes. It is always worth applying for a pardon. The pardon board can only tell you "no." However, you can't receive a pardon unless you apply. People do get pardons. How many can vary year to year and from governor to governor. Also, if you are denied, then you can reapply every two years and the great thing is that you will already have all of the information you need to re-apply. Our guide also contains "insider" secrets from Ex-Board members that will help you submit a better application. Furthermore, it will help avoid common mistakes that lead to automatic rejections of your application or denials. We have also included BONUS CHAPTERS on alternative ways to clear your Texas criminal record and detailed explanations about criminal record system in Texas. We have included FORMS, FORMS, and more FORMS. You will have a complete set of Pardon Applications, record request letters, submission letter, sample reference letters, and many more. This Guide is designed to give you EVERYTHING you at Your Fingertips which will save you endless hours searching and countless frustration. The Ultimate Guide to Texas Pardon has it all. * Detailed Explanations of Criminal Records and the Texas Criminal Record Recording System.* Who Has Access to Your Criminal Record?* When can your past be used against You?* Learn the Basics of Texas Criminal Cases which includes a glossary of terms.* Detailed Explanations of Alternative Ways to Clear Your Record Including Expungements and Non-Disclosures.* Find Out What a Pardon is and Why You Want One. What is a Pardon?* Detailed Explanations of Different Types of Pardons.* Find Out if You Are Eligible to File for a Pardon?* We Have All the Tips, Tricks, Shortcuts, and Hacks in Submitting your Application.* How to Easily Gather all the Documents Required to Submit you Pardon.* Tip and Shortcuts to get Your Documents Approved the First Time.* Detailed Analysis of how to Complete Every Section of Your Application.* Every form You will Ever Need;* Complete Glossary of all the Terms Used;* Eliminate Costly Mistakes that Will Lead to an Automatic DENIAL.* Increase Your Change of Success!

Hundreds of thousands of people have criminal records that need not impede their ability to work, travel and thrive. But the process of gaining a full pardon of your record can be a challenging and intimidating one. Legal journalist Christopher Guly provides a step-by-step guide to clear your name legally and restore your reputation.