Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Norman Eugene Van Zee
Granted August 30, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Norman Eugene Van Zee was convicted in the District of South Dakota in 2003 of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). He was sentenced to 292 months imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. On August 30, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Van Zee a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
District of South Dakota · 2003
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
292 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of South Dakota
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People and petition history
Case relationships
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