Judge Brian Craig Buescher — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Brian Craig Buescher sits in the District of Nebraska (DNE) and granted a downward variance in 201 of 463 federal sentencings (43.4%) from FY2020–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Brian Craig Buescher, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Brian Craig Buescher grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (201 below-guideline cases out of 463 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement95-24.1%
  2. 2.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program24-41.2%
  3. 3.Rehabilitation21-34.0%
  4. 4.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)20-29.4%
  5. 5.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities15-61.5%
  6. 6.(5H1.5) Previous employment record14-60.0%
  7. 7.First Step Act Safety Valve13-29.6%
  8. 8.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision11-34.0%
  9. 9.Acceptance of responsibility10-39.4%
  10. 10.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)10-37.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Brian Craig Buescher

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Brian Craig Buescher's 384 Zone D sentencings, 171 (44.5%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended384 cases
  • Within range
    189(49.2%)
  • Below range
    171(44.5%)
    avg −27.0% below min
  • Above range
    24(6.3%)
    avg +67.2% above max

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