Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Dion James, aka Delvin Percy James
Granted November 4, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Dion James, also known as Delvin Percy James, was convicted in 2000 in the District of South Carolina of possession with intent to distribute cocaine powder and cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. § 2, and conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine powder and cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. He was sentenced to 360 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On November 4, 2016, President Barack Obama granted James a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine powder and cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. § 2; conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine powder and cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 846
District of South Carolina · 2000
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine powder and cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. § 2 (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. § 2)
Offense
conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine powder and cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 846 (21 U.S.C. § 846)
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
360 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced District of South Carolina
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People and petition history
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