Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand sits in the Western District of Pennsylvania (WDPA) and granted a downward variance in 32 of 69 federal sentencings (46.4%) from FY2021–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (32 below-guideline cases out of 69 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)11-48.7%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse8-41.1%
  3. 3.Acceptance of responsibility7-28.7%
  4. 4.Rehabilitation4-46.3%
  5. 5.Lack of Youthful Guidance4-40.0%
  6. 6.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities4-27.4%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)3-79.6%
  8. 8.(5H1.5) Previous employment record3-50.8%
  9. 9.Remorse3-49.3%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand's 55 Zone D sentencings, 24 (43.6%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended55 cases
  • Within range
    27(49.1%)
  • Below range
    24(43.6%)
    avg −29.3% below min
  • Above range
    4(7.3%)
    avg +31.9% above max

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