Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Maynard Dennis
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Maynard Dennis was convicted in the Northern District of New York in 2005 of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). He was sentenced to 300 months imprisonment followed by 96 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Dennis a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)
Northern District of New York · 2005
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Offense
possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) (18 U.S.C. § 922(g))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
300 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release
Sentenced Northern District of New York
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