Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Deone Antonio Melvin
Granted January 19, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Deone Antonio Melvin was convicted in the District of Maryland in 2005 of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, money laundering conspiracy, distribution of cocaine, two counts of possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking, and felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 540 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On January 19, 2017, President Barack Obama (Democratic) granted Melvin a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine; money laundering conspiracy; distribution of cocaine; possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking (2 counts); felon in possession of a firearm
District of Maryland · 2005
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
540 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced District of Maryland
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People and petition history
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