Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Kenneth H. Smith
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Kenneth H. Smith was convicted in the Middle District of Tennessee in 2001 of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (crack cocaine) under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), convicted felon in possession of firearms under 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2), and false written statement to a licensed firearm dealer under 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)(6) and 924(a)(2). He was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. President Barack Obama granted Smith a commutation of sentence on August 3, 2016.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (crack cocaine), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); convicted felon in possession of firearms 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) & 924(a)(2); false written statement to licensed firearm dealer, 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)(6) & 924(a)(2)
Middle District of Tennessee · 2001
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (crack cocaine), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Middle District of Tennessee
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