Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Willie Chester
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Willie Chester was convicted in 1992 in the Western District of Texas of possession of a firearm by a felon under 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a), and false statement in acquisition of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)(6) and 924(a). He was sentenced to 264 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Chester a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession of a firearm by felon, 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) & 924(a); false statement in acquisition of firearm, 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)(6) & 924(a)
Western District of Texas · 1992
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
264 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release · $3,000.00 fine
Sentenced Western District of Texas
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People and petition history
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