Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Michael Jay Bertram
Granted October 6, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Michael Jay Bertram was convicted in the Northern District of Iowa in 2011 of possession with intent to distribute a mixture of methamphetamine containing more than 50 grams of pure methamphetamine after having been previously convicted of a felony drug offense. He was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release. President Barack Obama granted Bertram a commutation on October 6, 2016.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute a mixture of methamphetamine containing more than 50 grams of pure methamphetamine after having been previously convicted of a felony drug offense
Northern District of Iowa · 2011
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Northern District of Iowa
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