Commutation of Bernard Beard, aka Bernard Devon Beard

Granted March 30, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).

In-depth case review

Bernard Devon Beard was convicted in 2009 in the Central District of California of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, cocaine base, heroin, and phencyclidine (PCP) under 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), and (b)(1)(A), and felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). He was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release. On March 30, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Beard a commutation of his sentence.

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Court case

Offense and conviction

Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, cocaine base, heroin, and phencyclidine (PCP), 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), & (b)(1)(A); felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)

Central District of California · 2009

Offense
felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1))

Sentence and money

Original penalties

Sentence

240 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release

Sentenced Central District of California

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People and petition history

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