Month: January 2025

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Is Accepting a Pardon an Admission of Guilt?

The question of whether accepting a pardon constitutes an admission of guilt is nuanced and has been addressed differently in various cases. In summary, while many courts have held that acceptance of a pardon implies a confession of guilt, there are exceptions, particularly when the pardon is granted on the grounds of innocence. The specific…
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Washington DC Could Lose Standing to Continue as a Plaintiff in Certain Civil Cases

If Washington DC loses its home rule and its legal authority is revoked, it might also lose standing to continue as a plaintiff in certain civil cases. This is because standing often depends on the entity’s legal authority to bring a lawsuit. For instance, in the case of the Office of the People’s Counsel for the…
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