Federal clemency case file
Commutation of James Henry Robinson
Granted November 4, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
James Henry Robinson was convicted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida in 2003 of possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1). He was sentenced to 300 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release. On November 4, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Robinson a commutation of sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)
Southern District of Florida · 2003
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute over 50 grams of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Offense
carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1) (18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
300 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Southern District of Florida
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