Lester Martin Works

Summary

Lester Martin Works received a commutation of sentence on November 4, 2016, from President Barack Obama. Works had been convicted in federal district court under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a) and (b)(1)(B)(iii) for distribution of more than five grams of a mixture and substance containing cocaine base (five counts) and under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a) and (b)(1)(A)(iii) for distribution of more than 50 grams of a mixture and substance containing cocaine base. The commutation reduced Works's sentence of imprisonment, though the specific original sentence length and any conditions attached to the commutation are not detailed in the record provided.