Review Note

A victim's express or implied forgiveness of an offense, especially by treating the offender as if there had been no offense.

A victim's written in express forgiveness of an offense only, especially by treating the offender as if there had been no offense, such as through a vote. 

A victim's implied forgiveness of an offense only, especially by treating the offender as if there had been no offense, such as through re-election of a public officer.

The current doctrine guiding the Court in matters involving the conviction of public officers for offenses committed during previous terms.