Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Duane Clasen
Granted August 30, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Duane Clasen was convicted in the Northern District of Iowa in 2003 of distribution of approximately 6.85 grams of methamphetamine (mixture) after having previously been convicted of one or more felony drug offenses, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C), and 851. He was sentenced to 200 months of imprisonment and 72 months of supervised release. On August 30, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Clasen a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
1. Distribution of approximately 6.85 grams of methamphetamine (mixture), after having previously been convicted of one or more felony drug offenses, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(C) & 851;
1. Northern District of Iowa · 2003
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Original penalties
Sentence
200 months imprisonment · 72 months supervised release
Sentenced 1. Northern District of Iowa
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