Judge Colm Felix Connolly — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Colm Felix Connolly sits in the District of Delaware (DDE) and granted a downward variance in 33 of 71 federal sentencings (46.5%) from FY2019–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Colm Felix Connolly, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Colm Felix Connolly grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (33 below-guideline cases out of 71 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)7-66.4%
  2. 2.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)6-46.5%
  3. 3.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)4-63.6%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities4-50.0%
  5. 5.Acceptance of responsibility4-46.5%
  6. 6.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance4-46.0%
  7. 7.(5H1.5) Previous employment record3-58.7%
  8. 8.Party Motion /Agreement /Consent (Reason Unspecified)3-52.4%
  9. 9.Remorse3-48.0%
  10. 10.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program3-41.8%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Colm Felix Connolly

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Colm Felix Connolly's 55 Zone D sentencings, 27 (49.1%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended55 cases
  • Within range
    27(49.1%)
  • Below range
    27(49.1%)
    avg −37.8% below min
  • Above range
    1(1.8%)
    avg +62.2% above max

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