A pardon is an order of official forgiveness and is granted to those individuals who have maintained a good reputation in their community following the completion of their sentence(s). It does not expunge, remove or erase the crime from an individual’s record. It may serve as a means for a petitioner to advance in employment or education.
“Each [pardon] the Parole Board grants gives guys a second wind so they can continue to pursue whatever goals they had in life.” - Tommy Lowman
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