Judge Berle M. Schiller — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Berle M. Schiller sits in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) and granted a downward variance in 37 of 87 federal sentencings (42.5%) from FY2012–FY2023. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Berle M. Schiller, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Berle M. Schiller grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (37 below-guideline cases out of 87 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement6-21.5%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities4-49.4%
  3. 3.(5H1.4) Physical condition3-64.0%
  4. 4.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants3-33.3%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Berle M. Schiller

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Berle M. Schiller's 73 Zone D sentencings, 33 (45.2%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended73 cases
  • Within range
    40(54.8%)
  • Below range
    33(45.2%)
    avg −46.7% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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