Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Juan Mercado, III
Granted January 15, 2026 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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Juan Mercado, III was convicted in the Southern District of Texas in 2012 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 2160.02 kilograms of marijuana and a supervised release violation involving conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. He was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. On January 15, 2026, President Donald Trump (Republican) granted Mercado a commutation of his sentence.
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DOJ warrant
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Court case
Offense and conviction
1. Conspiracy to possess, with intent to distribute, 2160.02 kilograms of marijuana2. Supervised release violation (conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine)
Southern Texas · 2012
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Original penalties
Sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced December 12, 2012 · Southern Texas
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