Legal Question in Constitutional Law in California
Presidential Pardons
My question is let's say if a president commits a crime and he is convicted and they decided to impeach can the president pardon himself from being impeached from a crime that he has committed?
Asked on 3/25/09, 5:05 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Re: Presidential Pardons
In theory the president can pardon himself, but such a pardon would only affect the criminal case against him. It would not prevent his impeachment. If anything, it would likely cause even more senators to vote in favor of impeachment.
Answered on 3/25/09, 5:08 pm
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