Federal clemency record
Commutation · November 4, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to John Barnes
Summary
John Barnes was granted a commutation by President Barack Obama on November 4, 2016, reducing his sentence for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) in the District of Rhode Island. Barnes had been convicted in 2006 and originally sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release.
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(A); possession with intent to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(C)
District of Rhode Island · 2006
- Offense — Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(A) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(A))
- Offense — possession with intent to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(C) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(C))
Original sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of Rhode Island