Commutation of Jose Carlos Arras, Jr., aka Jose Carlos Arras

Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).

In-depth case review

Jose Carlos Arras, Jr. (also known as Jose Carlos Arras) was convicted in the District of New Mexico in 2002 of conspiracy to import marijuana in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 963 and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100 kilograms or more of marijuana in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. He was sentenced to 262 months imprisonment followed by 96 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Arras a commutation of his sentence.

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Court case

Offense and conviction

1. Conspiracy to import, 21 U.S.C. § 963; conspiracy to wit: possession with intent to distribute 100 kilograms and more of marijuana, 21 U.S.C. § 846;

1. District of New Mexico · 2002

Offense
1. Conspiracy to import, 21 U.S.C. § 963 (21 U.S.C. § 963)
Offense
conspiracy to wit: possession with intent to distribute 100 kilograms and more of marijuana, 21 U.S.C. § 846 (21 U.S.C. § 846)

Sentence and money

Original penalties

Sentence

262 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release

Sentenced 1. District of New Mexico

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People and petition history

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Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity

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