[TCats]

Usually you have to be convicted before receiving a pardon but I think Clinton changed the rules with his pardon of Marc Rich. Why not use it then - If it's needed.

[fight_truth_decay]

Usually you have to be convicted before receiving a pardon

Not how I read it.. source. I questioned that as well before I put fingers to keypad.

[Spirited]

Can't use it if it might harm the Bush dynasty.

[Dave S]

Usually you have to be convicted before receiving a pardon but I think Clinton changed the rules with his pardon of Marc Rich. Why not use it then - If it's needed.

You don't have to be convicted before receiving a pardon. In 1974, President Ford pardoned Richard Nixon for any and all crimes and Nixon never stood trial for any. He was listed as an unindicted co-conspirator but he was never indicted.

[ReignOfError]

Usually you have to be convicted before receiving a pardon but I think Clinton changed the rules with his pardon of Marc Rich.

Um, Ford/Nixon, anyone?