Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Brian Lafonta Smith
Granted January 17, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Brian Lafonta Smith was convicted in 2008 in the Western District of Tennessee of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Smith was sentenced to 180 months imprisonment followed by 48 months supervised release. On January 17, 2017, President Barack Obama (Democratic) granted Smith a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base; convicted felon in possession of a firearm
Western District of Tennessee · 2008
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
180 months imprisonment · 48 months supervised release
Sentenced Western District of Tennessee
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