Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 19, 2021
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican) to James Brian Cruz
Summary
James Brian Cruz received a commutation of sentence on January 19, 2021, from President Donald Trump for a conviction in the Western District of Texas for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. Cruz had been sentenced in 2001 to 480 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine
Western District of Texas · 2001
Original sentence
480 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release · $25,000.00 fine
Sentenced June 26, 2001 · Western District of Texas