Judge Daniel Desmond Domenico — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Daniel Desmond Domenico sits in the District of Colorado (DCO) and granted a downward variance in 108 of 162 federal sentencings (66.7%) from FY2016–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Daniel Desmond Domenico, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Daniel Desmond Domenico grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (108 below-guideline cases out of 162 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)21-45.4%
  2. 2.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program18-33.0%
  3. 3.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)15-42.4%
  4. 4.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)9-58.5%
  5. 5.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities9-47.7%
  6. 6.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse9-43.2%
  7. 7.Rehabilitation8-49.2%
  8. 8.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)8-41.0%
  9. 9.Remorse7-65.5%
  10. 10.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision5-48.8%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Daniel Desmond Domenico

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Daniel Desmond Domenico's 138 Zone D sentencings, 96 (69.6%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended138 cases
  • Within range
    37(26.8%)
  • Below range
    96(69.6%)
    avg −39.8% below min
  • Above range
    5(3.6%)
    avg +32.4% above max

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