Article 4, Section 11 is very clear. Gov. Abbott can't pardon until the Board of Pardons recommends it. Not every State works the same. The knee jerk, clownish reactions to headlines, without knowing what the facts are, really need to stop.
Glad to hear of Gov Abbott’s intentions.
Aren’t they working on legislation to ensure local DAs don’t undermine State Law? I know they are in session until May 29.
I know it had to do with undermining anti-abortion laws but I am sure it could be cross-applied.
I have read my state's constitution, but not the other 49 - how many people have?
Gov Abbott could have put out a statement from his office as soon as the sentence was read. How did he not know there would be a Patriot outcry from around the nation?
LOL!
You are absolutely correct. Texas was founded by people trying to get away from too much government. By design, the Texas Governor has very limited powers. That is also why the legislature only meets every other year and most substantive laws require a Constitutional Amendment by popular vote.
Under Article 4, Section 11, of the Texas Constitution:
"In all criminal cases, except treason and impeachment, the Governor shall have power, after conviction or successful completion of a term of deferred adjudication community supervision, on the written signed recommendation and advice of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, or a majority thereof, to grant reprieves and commutations of punishment and pardons ..."
Find a reason to charge the Soros DA, jail him pending trial and put into the general population. The problem will be resolved.
The lead investigator has issued an affidavit saying the DA’s office limited and removed much of his testimony to the grand jury, particularly exculpatory evidence.
This alone should get Perry a new trial.
“Rob_Henry” Gov Abbott is getting in the fight... which is a good thing. The prosecutor needs to be referred for disbarment...
Very good news. Pardon this man and give him his weapon back.
In all fairness, Texas does have a really long Constitution, almost 300 pages long depending on the font and formatting used.
The DA should be charged with false imprisonment or something.
Barring that maybe have a mostly peaceful protest around his car. Let about 40 people beat on the hood while somebody else points an AK-47 at him.
This has been quite a learning experience!
It is a shame that I had to go search to find that Abbott appoints the board.
Abbott could have a friendly conversation with the chairman of the Board of Pardons.
Bump - change that law Texas...
Excuse me? As a FReeper in good standing I will clownishly knee-jerk all I want and misrepresent the headline all I want, it's what we do, thank you.
Are you saying that I am no longer welcome here?
I’m just happy he’s even bringing it up. Hopefully he can get some strings pulled in the right directions at least.
Not Guilty viz.”On August 25, 2020, when he was 17, Rittenhouse shot three men during the civil unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin that followed the shooting of a black man, Jacob Blake, by a police officer. Rittenhouse, a white American,[7] was armed with an AR-15 style rifle and had joined a group of armed citizens in Kenosha who had said they were there to protect local businesses.[8][9] After a man chased him into a parking lot and grabbed the barrel of his rifle, Rittenhouse fatally shot him.[10][11][12] Rittenhouse fled and was pursued by a crowd. He then fatally shot a second man after the man struck Rittenhouse with a skateboard and tried to grab his rifle.[8][13][14] Rittenhouse wounded a third when he was approached and HAD A HANDGUN POINTED AT HIM.” wiki, my caps
Abbott should be working on jailing the DA. Accessory after the fact for armed assault would be my suggestion. Put him in jail with no bail in the general population. It will be the last time he tries this crap.