34.7k views
5 votes
Could a President pardon a convicted murderer under Texas state law?

User Olotiar
by
5.6k points

2 Answers

7 votes

Answer:

Article 72 says that the president shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Vishnu
by
6.4k points
1 vote

Answer:

Article 72 says that the president shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence.

Step-by-step explanation:

User ThomasAJ
by
5.5k points