In this case, you're jumping the gun. These people were picked up, booked, and released on bail or whatever. Then later on (more recently) the DA declined to press charges. They have not been charged with a crime. Some of them were released on bail, some sat in a county cell while the DA rolled around to get them a court date. Something like 95% of them have been released at this point.
If you are not charged with a crime, you would not need a pardon.
In this case, you're jumping the gun. These people were picked up, booked, and released on bail or whatever. Then later on (more recently) the DA declined to press charges. They have not been charged with a crime. Some of them were released on bail, some sat in a county cell while the DA rolled around to get them a court date. Something like 95% of them have been released at this point.
If you are not charged with a crime, you would not need a pardon.
I hear what you're saying regarding the rioters, but I am referring to the convicted criminals set to be released:
I am curious how they can arbitrarily commute the sentences of convicted criminals. Otherwise, what is the point of a sentence and/or appeals process?
I hear what you're saying regarding the rioters, but I am referring to the convicted criminals set to be released:
https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-plans-early-release-for-76000-prison-inmates-including-violent-felons
I am curious how they can arbitrarily commute the sentences of convicted criminals. Otherwise, what is the point of a sentence and/or appeals process?
Oh, I missed that. Carry on.
Oh, I missed that. Carry on.
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