Summary
Raul S. Zavala received a commutation of sentence on August 30, 2016, from President Barack Obama. Zavala had been convicted in federal court of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), and 851, and use of a communication facility to facilitate the commission of a felony in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 843(b). The commutation reduced his sentence of imprisonment while leaving the conviction itself undisturbed.
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Commutation · August 30, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic)
Possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A) & 851; use of a communication facility to facilitate the commission of a felony, 21 U.S.C. §§ 843(b)
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