Judge Andrew George Schopler — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Andrew George Schopler sits in the Southern District of California (SDCA) and granted a downward variance in 58 of 74 federal sentencings (78.4%) from FY2020–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Andrew George Schopler, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Andrew George Schopler grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (58 below-guideline cases out of 74 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program31-54.7%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities30-51.4%
  3. 3.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance25-43.8%
  4. 4.(5H1.5) Previous employment record18-50.8%
  5. 5.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)13-53.1%
  6. 6.Waiver of appeal13-46.6%
  7. 7.Lack of Youthful Guidance11-48.7%
  8. 8.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse11-46.8%
  9. 9.Rehabilitation10-53.5%
  10. 10.Remorse10-51.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Andrew George Schopler

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Andrew George Schopler's 53 Zone D sentencings, 47 (88.7%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended53 cases
  • Within range
    6(11.3%)
  • Below range
    47(88.7%)
    avg −46.4% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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