Summary
Joseph John Jones received a commutation on May 5, 2016, from President Barack Obama. Jones had been convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of a mixture containing cocaine and 50 grams or more of cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(b)(1)(A)(ii), and 841(b)(1)(A)(iii). The commutation reduced his sentence, though the specific original sentence length and any conditions attached to the commutation are not detailed in the available record.
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Commutation · May 5, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic)
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of a mixture containing cocaine and 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(b)(1)(A)(ii) & 841(b)(a)(A)(iii)
Original sentence: 240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release (Middle District of Florida).
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