Commutation · Jan 15, 2026

Juan Mercado, III

Southern Texas

Sentence commuted

20 years

240 months

Offenses

1. Conspiracy to possess
With intent to distribute
2160.02 kilograms of marijuana2. Supervised release violation (conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine)

Original Sentence

240 months' imprisonment; 10 years' supervised release (December 12, 2012)2. 175 days' imprisonment (December 12, 2012)

Case Details

Clemency Type

Commutation

Grant Date

January 15, 2026