Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Martin Godbersen
Granted November 4, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Martin Godbersen was convicted in the Northern District of Iowa in 2005 of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine mixture following a felony drug conviction, and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams of methamphetamine mixture following a felony drug conviction, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B)(viii), 846 & 851. He was sentenced to 226 months imprisonment followed by 96 months supervised release. On November 4, 2016, President Barack Obama commuted his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine mixture following a felony drug conviction, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B)(viii), 846 & 851; possession with intent to distribute 50 grams of methamphetamine mixture following a felony drug conviction, 1 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B)(viii), 846 & 851
Northern District of Iowa · 2005
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Sentence
226 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release
Sentenced Northern District of Iowa
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