commutation

Substitution of a lesser penalty for that given after a conviction for a crime

EntityQ16176775

Also known as commutation law · commute a sentence · commutation of sentence · reduction of sentence · commuting a sentence · commuted a sentence

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In law, a commutation is the substitution of a lesser penalty for that given after a conviction for a crime. The penalty can be lessened in severity, in duration, or both. Unlike most pardons by government and overturning by the court, a commutation does not affect the status of a defendant's underlying criminal conviction.

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Different from: pardon criterion used: result, completeness
Has effect: release from prison applies to part: time served

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