Federal clemency record
James Edward Burns
Summary
James Edward Burns received a commutation of sentence on November 4, 2016, from President Barack Obama for conviction under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B)(iii), relating to possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of cocaine base.
Clemency record · 1 grant
Commutation · November 4, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic)
Possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B)(iii)
Original sentence: 235 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release (Middle District of Georgia).