Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Jesus Ruiz, aka Jesse Ruiz
Granted June 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Jesus Ruiz, also known as Jesse Ruiz, was convicted in the Western District of New York in 1993 of conspiracy to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, and conspiracy to export marijuana, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(B), 963, 953(c), 960(a), and (b)(2)(G). He was sentenced to 92 months imprisonment and 96 months supervised release. On June 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Ruiz a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
1. Conspiracy to distribute marijuana, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B);2. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, 21 U.S. C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B); conspiracy to export marijuana, 21 U.S. C. §§ 963, 953(c), 960(a), & (B)(2)(G)
1.Western District of New York · 1993
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
92 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release
Sentenced 1.Western District of New York
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