Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Clarence Ward
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Clarence Ward was convicted in the Southern District of Florida in 2004 of four counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 851, and felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). He was sentenced to 120 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Ward a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (four counts), 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 851; felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)
Southern District of Florida · 2004
Offense
felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced Southern District of Florida
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People and petition history
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Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity
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