Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin sits in the Northern District of California (NDCA) and granted a downward variance in 8 of 11 federal sentencings (72.7%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (8 below-guideline cases out of 11 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse6-50.2%
  2. 2.Lack of Youthful Guidance6-50.2%
  3. 3.Acceptance of responsibility4-61.0%
  4. 4.Remorse4-58.4%
  5. 5.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities4-56.2%
  6. 6.Rehabilitation4-52.8%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin's 9 Zone D sentencings, 8 (88.9%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended9 cases
  • Within range
    1(11.1%)
  • Below range
    8(88.9%)
    avg −51.7% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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