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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone know if the NY Gov. has pardon power for state crimes? [View all]TreasonousBastard
(43,049 posts)4. Yes.
https://www.dos.ny.gov/info/constitution/article_4_executive.html
[Reprieves, commutations and pardons; powers and duties of governor relating to grants of]
§4. The governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offenses except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions and with such restrictions and limitations, as he or she may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons. Upon conviction for treason, the governor shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence, until the case shall be reported to the legislature at its next meeting, when the legislature shall either pardon, or commute the sentence, direct the execution of the sentence, or grant a further reprieve. The governor shall annually communicate to the legislature each case of reprieve, commutation or pardon granted, stating the name of the convict, the crime of which the convict was convicted, the sentence and its date, and the date of the commutation, pardon or reprieve. (Formerly §5. Renumbered by Constitutional Convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people November 8, 1938; further amended by vote of the people November 6, 2001.)
§4. The governor shall have the power to grant reprieves, commutations and pardons after conviction, for all offenses except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions and with such restrictions and limitations, as he or she may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons. Upon conviction for treason, the governor shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence, until the case shall be reported to the legislature at its next meeting, when the legislature shall either pardon, or commute the sentence, direct the execution of the sentence, or grant a further reprieve. The governor shall annually communicate to the legislature each case of reprieve, commutation or pardon granted, stating the name of the convict, the crime of which the convict was convicted, the sentence and its date, and the date of the commutation, pardon or reprieve. (Formerly §5. Renumbered by Constitutional Convention of 1938 and approved by vote of the people November 8, 1938; further amended by vote of the people November 6, 2001.)
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Even if he didn't resign, his behavior has been a distraction and will make reelectionl
StarfishSaver
Apr 2021
#9
As soon as the Matt Gaetz story broke, I noticed the Dem Circular Firing Squad backed off Cuomo
Hekate
Apr 2021
#18
So if a woman doesn't publicly accuse immediately after the occurrence, it didn't happen"?
brooklynite
Apr 2021
#20
Filing criminal charges are not necessary. Sometimes simple acknowledgement is enough...
brooklynite
Apr 2021
#36
Are you from NY? I am..dont be so sure, if its a far left candidate, hello Gov Zeldin
caber09
Apr 2021
#29
You think Democrats in New York are going "so hard" against Cuomo to help Trump? Really?? n/t
PoliticAverse
Apr 2021
#10
Come on Brooklynite, you have to know this is why Zeldin at least is running for Gov
caber09
Apr 2021
#31
You are better than that Brooklynite..Zeldin specifically is getting in this to try to help Trump
caber09
Apr 2021
#35