Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Bennit Hayes
Granted June 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Bennit Hayes was convicted in the Northern District of Florida in 2003 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and five grams or more of cocaine base under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A)(ii), (B)(1)(B)(iii), and 846, as well as possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing cocaine under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(B)(1)(B)(ii). Hayes received an original sentence of 120 months supervised release. On June 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Hayes a commutation.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and five grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A)(ii), (B)(1)(B)(iii), & 846; possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing cocaine, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 841(B)(1)(B)(ii)
Northern District of Florida · 2003
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months supervised release · $800.00 fine
Sentenced Northern District of Florida
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People and petition history
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