What is commutation of sentence? Who has the power to commute a sentence? Under what circumstances is commutation of sentence used?
What will be an ideal response?
Commutation of sentence is a change of a criminal punishment to one less severe. In most states and the federal government, the chief executive (i.e., the governor or the president) has the power to commute a sentence. Commutation is used when the executive believes a person guilty, but also believes the sentence is too harsh.
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What will be an ideal response?
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