Federal clemency case file
Commutation of William Ennis
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
William Ennis was convicted in 2003 in the Western District of Texas of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine (21 U.S.C. §§ 841 & 846), possession with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine (21 U.S.C. § 841 and 18 U.S.C. § 2), and using a communication device to facilitate the commission of a felony (21 U.S.C. § 843). He was sentenced to 120 months supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Ennis a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiring to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, to wit: cocaine more than five kilograms, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 & 846; possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, to wit: cocaine more than five kilograms, 21 U.S.C. § 841 and 18 U.S.C. § 2; using a communication device to facilitate the commission of a felony, 21 U.S.C. § 843
Western District of Texas · 2003
Offense
possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, to wit: cocaine more than five kilograms, 21 U.S.C. § 841 and 18 U.S.C. § 2 (21 U.S.C. § 841 and 18 U.S.C. § 2)
Offense
using a communication device to facilitate the commission of a felony, 21 U.S.C. § 843 (21 U.S.C. § 843)
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months supervised release · $5,000.00 fine
Sentenced Western District of Texas
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