Category Archives: Illinois Prisoner Review Board

CAN A MURDER SENTENCE IN ILLINOIS BE COMMUTED?

The answer is yes. Given the right circumstances, you can petition the governor to reduce a life sentence, and such petitions have been granted. The governor of Illinois has full power to commute any sentence or issue a pardon for … Continue reading

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DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR A PARDON IN ILLINOIS?

It’s been many years since you completed your sentence on that felony conviction. You have really turned your life around. You are working a good job, have a good family and are contributing to society. Still, you would like to … Continue reading

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