Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Twaine Jones
Granted May 5, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Twaine Jones was convicted in the Southern District of Illinois in 2000 of three counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1): cocaine, cocaine hydrochloride, and marijuana. He was sentenced to 360 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release. On May 5, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Jones a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); possession with intent to distribute cocaine hydrochloride, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); possession with intent to distribute marijuana, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
Southern District of Illinois · 2000
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Offense
possession with intent to distribute cocaine hydrochloride, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Offense
possession with intent to distribute marijuana, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
360 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release · $5,000.00 fine
Sentenced October 29, 2008 · Southern District of Illinois
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People and petition history
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Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity
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