Federal clemency record
Commutation · November 22, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Albert Betemit
Summary
Albert Betemit received a commutation of sentence on November 22, 2016, from President Barack Obama for drug distribution offenses in the Eastern District of Virginia, where he was convicted in 1996 of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communication facility. His original sentence included 48 months of supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to distribute in excess of five kilograms of powder cocaine and 50 grams of cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute cocaine (three counts); distribution of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute in excess of 50 grams of cocaine base (two counts); distribution in excess of 50 grams of cocaine base (two counts); unlawful use of a communication facility
Eastern District of Virginia · 1996
Original sentence
48 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Virginia