Can a state grant amnesty to an individual or is this a right which only the federal govrnment can grant to an individual?
Asked on 1/11/11, 3:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Do you mean amnesty from prosecution? Whichever government would prosecute a particular crime can grant amnesty as to that crime. Sometimes a particular offense could be prosecuted by more than one government because it violates multiple sets of laws; in those situations each government can only grant amnesty as to its own laws.
Answered on 1/16/11, 5:12 pm
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