Federal clemency record
Commutation · October 6, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Jose Elias Salinas
Summary
Jose Elias Salinas received a commutation of sentence on October 6, 2016, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, and 100 grams or more but less than one kilogram of heroin in the Eastern District of Texas. Salinas was convicted in 2010 and had been sentenced to 180 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture of methamphetamine, 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, and 100 grams or more but less than one kilogram of heroin
Eastern District of Texas · 2010
Original sentence
180 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Texas