Judge Brian Matthew Morris — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Brian Matthew Morris sits in the District of Montana (DMT) and granted a downward variance in 134 of 185 federal sentencings (72.4%) from FY2013–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Brian Matthew Morris, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Brian Matthew Morris grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (134 below-guideline cases out of 185 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)39-42.9%
  2. 2.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)32-43.5%
  3. 3.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)27-44.7%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities20-45.5%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse20-25.2%
  6. 6.(5H1.4) Physical condition12-58.1%
  7. 7.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)12-51.8%
  8. 8.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense10-42.5%
  9. 9.Time Served10-13.7%
  10. 10.Rehabilitation9-63.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Brian Matthew Morris

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Brian Matthew Morris's 162 Zone D sentencings, 122 (75.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended162 cases
  • Within range
    33(20.4%)
  • Below range
    122(75.3%)
    avg −35.8% below min
  • Above range
    7(4.3%)
    avg +40.9% above max

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