Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Robin Evette Shoulders
Granted March 30, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Robin Evette Shoulders was convicted in the Western District of Kentucky in 2002 of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, both in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). She was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release. On March 30, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Shoulders a commutation of her sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
Western District of Kentucky · 2002
Offense
Possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Offense
possess 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
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Western District of Kentucky
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