Wait, could one of those convicts turn down the commutation if they wanted to and does acceptance carry with it any acceptance of guilt?
I understand you can turn down a pardon but what about a commutation (say they think they have a better chance at a new trial on a death sentence).
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Wait, could one of those convicts turn down the commutation if they wanted to and does acceptance carry with it any acceptance of guilt?
I understand you can turn down a pardon but what about a commutation (say they think they have a better chance at a new trial on a death sentence).