Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Carla Yvette Holte
Granted May 5, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Carla Yvette Holte was convicted in the Middle District of Florida in 2001 of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base (21 U.S.C. §§ 846 & 841(a)(1)), conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine (21 U.S.C. §§ 846 & 841(a)(1)), two counts of distribution of five grams or more of cocaine base (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)), and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)). She was sentenced to 262 months imprisonment and 60 months supervised release. On May 5, 2016, President Barack Obama granted her a commutation.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 & 841(a)(1); conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 & 841(a)(1); distribution of five grams or more of cocaine base (two counts), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
Middle District of Florida · 2001
Offense
distribution of five grams or more of cocaine base (two counts), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Offense
possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
262 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Middle District of Florida
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