Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 17, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Damon Burkhalter
Summary
Damon Burkhalter received a commutation of sentence on January 17, 2017, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Burkhalter had been convicted in 2008 and sentenced to 262 months imprisonment followed by 96 months of supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin
Eastern District of Louisiana · 2008
Original sentence
262 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Louisiana