Federal clemency record
Pardon · January 15, 2026
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican) to Juan Mercado, III
Summary
Juan Mercado, III was granted a pardon on January 15, 2026, by President Donald Trump for convictions in the Southern District of Texas arising from 2012, which included conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 2160.02 kilograms of marijuana and a supervised release violation for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Mercado's original sentence consisted of 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release.
Offense
1. Conspiracy to possess, with intent to distribute, 2160.02 kilograms of marijuana2. Supervised release violation (conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine)
Southern Texas · 2012
Original sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced December 12, 2012 · Southern Texas