A pardon is an official doc issued by the governor of a state or the president of the USA that forgives an individual for a criminal offense they’ve been convicted of. Pardons might be granted for a wide range of causes, together with innocence, rehabilitation, or to right a miscarriage of justice.
In Maryland, the governor has the authority to grant pardons. The Maryland Board of Pardons opinions pardon purposes and makes suggestions to the governor. To be eligible for a pardon, you will need to meet the next standards: