Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Joe Alvarado, aka Jose Raymond Alvarado
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Joe Alvarado, also known as Jose Raymond Alvarado, was convicted in the District of Utah in 2004 of two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Alvarado a commutation of sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (two counts), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); possession of a firearm and ammunition by convicted a felon, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)
District of Utah · 2004
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (two counts), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Offense
possession of a firearm and ammunition by convicted a felon, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1))
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People and petition history
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