Federal clemency record
Commutation · August 3, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to James LaRon Knight
Summary
James LaRon Knight received a commutation of sentence on August 3, 2016, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine under 21 U.S.C. § 846, a charge brought in the Southern District of Alabama. Knight was convicted in 2004 and had been sentenced to 292 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 846
Southern District of Alabama · 2004
- Offense — Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 846 (21 U.S.C. § 846)
Original sentence
292 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Southern District of Alabama