Judge Brian Anthony Jackson — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Brian Anthony Jackson sits in the Middle District of Louisiana (MDLA) and granted a downward variance in 98 of 311 federal sentencings (31.5%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Brian Anthony Jackson, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Brian Anthony Jackson grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (98 below-guideline cases out of 311 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)47-46.7%
  2. 2.(5H1.5) Previous employment record29-43.5%
  3. 3.Nonviolent Offense22-44.4%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities22-37.3%
  5. 5.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision15-47.3%
  6. 6.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)12-49.5%
  7. 7.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse12-28.7%
  8. 8.Rehabilitation11-40.8%
  9. 9.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)10-34.8%
  10. 10.Acceptance of responsibility10-33.1%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Brian Anthony Jackson

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Brian Anthony Jackson's 235 Zone D sentencings, 78 (33.2%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended235 cases
  • Within range
    147(62.6%)
  • Below range
    78(33.2%)
    avg −35.2% below min
  • Above range
    10(4.3%)
    avg +25.4% above max

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