Federal clemency record
Commutation · November 22, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Dexter Bert Tyson
Summary
Dexter Bert Tyson was convicted in 2006 in the District of Maryland of multiple offenses including conspiracy to distribute cocaine base and cocaine, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, and firearm violations related to drug trafficking. He was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release. President Barack Obama commuted his sentence on November 22, 2016.
Offense
Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a mixture containing cocaine base and a mixture containing cocaine; possession with intent to distribute a mixture containing cocaine base and cocaine, aiding and abetting; possession with intent to distribute a mixture containing cocaine, aiding and abetting (two counts); possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, aiding and abetting; possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, aiding and abetting, felon in possession of a firearm; felon in possession of ammunition
District of Maryland · 2006
Original sentence
60 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of Maryland