Can a Presidential Pardon Be Used in a Related State Case?

A presidential pardon is a power granted by the constitution. It only applies to federal crimes, and it cannot be used in the case of impeachment. Can some one decline a pardon? Yes. You don't have to a accept it, but it's one of the broadest powers that a president has. Send in your questions for sisters in law at politicon dot com or tweat them for next week's show using hash tag sisters in law.

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