Judge Charles Ralph Simpson III — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Charles Ralph Simpson III sits in the Western District of Kentucky (WDKY) and granted a downward variance in 109 of 221 federal sentencings (49.3%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Charles Ralph Simpson III, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Charles Ralph Simpson III grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (109 below-guideline cases out of 221 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement35-45.2%
  2. 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)16-48.6%
  3. 3.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants7-72.0%
  4. 4.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program6-46.9%
  5. 5.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)4-51.1%
  6. 6.Time Served3-83.6%
  7. 7.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision3-55.9%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Charles Ralph Simpson III

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Charles Ralph Simpson III's 177 Zone D sentencings, 80 (45.2%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended177 cases
  • Within range
    91(51.4%)
  • Below range
    80(45.2%)
    avg −41.2% below min
  • Above range
    6(3.4%)
    avg +26.5% above max

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