Federal clemency case file
Commutation of George E. Smith
Granted August 30, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
George E. Smith was convicted in the Southern District of Florida in 2005 of possession with intent to distribute less than five grams of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school and possession with intent to distribute a detectable amount of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, violations of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 860(a). He was sentenced to 235 months imprisonment followed by 144 months of supervised release. On August 30, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Smith a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute less than five grams of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 860(a); possession with intent to distribute a detectable amount of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 860(a)
Southern District of Florida · 2005
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
235 months imprisonment · 144 months supervised release
Sentenced Southern District of Florida
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People and petition history
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