Federal clemency case file
Pardon of James Allen Palmatier
Granted December 19, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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James Allen Palmatier was convicted in the Northern District of Alabama in 1989 of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, though the conviction judgment mistakenly recorded the charge as simple possession of cocaine. He received a sentence of 97 months imprisonment followed by 48 months of supervised release. On December 19, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Palmatier a pardon.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine (mistakenly listed in the judgment as possession of cocaine)
Northern District of Alabama · 1989
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Original penalties
Sentence
97 months imprisonment · 48 months supervised release
Sentenced Northern District of Alabama
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