Judge Cristina Dionne Silva — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Cristina Dionne Silva sits in the District of Nevada (DNV) and granted a downward variance in 42 of 53 federal sentencings (79.2%) from FY2022–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Cristina Dionne Silva, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Cristina Dionne Silva grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (42 below-guideline cases out of 53 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)35-45.8%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities15-53.8%
  3. 3.Acceptance of responsibility13-55.2%
  4. 4.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program12-54.9%
  5. 5.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)11-55.0%
  6. 6.Remorse8-31.8%
  7. 7.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense7-63.0%
  8. 8.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)6-63.8%
  9. 9.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse6-28.4%
  10. 10.(5H1.4) Physical condition5-53.1%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Cristina Dionne Silva

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Cristina Dionne Silva's 47 Zone D sentencings, 38 (80.9%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended47 cases
  • Within range
    8(17.0%)
  • Below range
    38(80.9%)
    avg −44.6% below min
  • Above range
    1(2.1%)
    avg +38.1% above max

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