Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 19, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Lambert Dorell Sweat
Summary
Lambert Dorell Sweat received a commutation of sentence on January 19, 2017, from President Barack Obama for offenses including possession with intent to distribute marijuana and cocaine, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, and using and carrying a firearm during drug trafficking, committed in the District of South Carolina. Sweat was convicted in 2011 and had been serving a sentence of 262 months imprisonment with 72 months of supervised release.
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute a quantity of marijuana and cocaine; felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition; using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime
District of South Carolina · 2011
Original sentence
262 months imprisonment · 72 months supervised release
Sentenced District of South Carolina