Under Georgia law, the governor cannot pardon anyone unless a pardon is first recommended by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, and even then not until at least five years after they have served their entire prison sentence.
So if Trump were to be sentenced to life in prison, he could not be pardoned during his lifetime?
Whoa that’s wild. Thanks for the information. I’ll have to read up on the five members of the paroles and pardons board. I guess it’s a good thing Willis engaged in such shenanigans that the case against Trump is likely doomed.
This was interesting from your link:
“While the state board offers limited exceptions to the five-year waiting period, mainly for people who can demonstrate the need for a pardon for immigration or employment purposes.”
I’d say getting hired as the POTUS would constitute “employment purposes.” So there is still a possibility of a pardon before Trump leaves office should he be both elected and convicted. Like I said, I’ll have to read up on the board members. Thanks for the information!