Federal clemency record
Commutation · December 19, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to James David Hinkle
Summary
James David Hinkle received a commutation of sentence on December 19, 2016, from President Barack Obama for distribution of methamphetamine (two counts) and use or possession of a firearm in relation to drug trafficking (two counts) in the Western District of Virginia. Hinkle was convicted in 2004 and had been sentenced to 375 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release.
Offense
Distribution of methamphetamine (two counts); use or possess a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime (two counts)
Western District of Virginia · 2004
Original sentence
375 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Western District of Virginia