Federal clemency record
Commutation · August 3, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Kenneth H. Smith
Summary
Kenneth H. Smith was granted a commutation of sentence by President Barack Obama on August 3, 2016, for offenses including possession with intent to distribute cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and firearms violations under 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 922(a)(6). Smith was convicted in 2001 in the Middle District of Tennessee and had been sentenced to 240 months imprisonment with 120 months of supervised release.
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (crack cocaine), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); convicted felon in possession of firearms 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) & 924(a)(2); false written statement to licensed firearm dealer, 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)(6) & 924(a)(2)
Middle District of Tennessee · 2001
- Offense — Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (crack cocaine), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Original sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Middle District of Tennessee