Document Type
Opinion
Publication Date
7-9-1952
Docket No.
S. F. No. 18523
Citation
39 Cal. 2d 230; 246 P.2d 38; 1952
Abstract
Commutation of sentence was in nature of a favor and could be granted upon conditions. Therefore, it was within governor's power to commute death sentence to life without parole even though no such statutory penalty existed for murder conviction.
Recommended Citation
Carter, Jesse W., "Green v. Gordon [DISSENT]" (1952). Jesse Carter Opinions. 375.
https://digitalcommons.law.ggu.edu/carter_opinions/375