Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Robert Earl Nettles
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Robert Earl Nettles was convicted in 2007 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). He was sentenced to 262 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Nettles a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)
Southern District of Florida · 2007
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
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
262 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Southern District of Florida
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People and petition history
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