Judge Clark Waddoups — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Clark Waddoups sits in the District of Utah (DUT) and granted a downward variance in 322 of 406 federal sentencings (79.3%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Clark Waddoups, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Clark Waddoups grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (322 below-guideline cases out of 406 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program87-46.9%
  2. 2.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement77-44.7%
  3. 3.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)47-56.8%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities26-72.4%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse24-53.6%
  6. 6.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)18-57.5%
  7. 7.Time Served13-58.4%
  8. 8.Rehabilitation12-92.2%
  9. 9.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)12-49.5%
  10. 10.(5H1.5) Previous employment record11-84.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Clark Waddoups

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Clark Waddoups's 343 Zone D sentencings, 281 (81.9%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended343 cases
  • Within range
    57(16.6%)
  • Below range
    281(81.9%)
    avg −48.7% below min
  • Above range
    5(1.5%)
    avg +40.9% above max

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