Judge David Bruce Barlow — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge David Bruce Barlow sits in the District of Utah (DUT) and granted a downward variance in 131 of 158 federal sentencings (82.9%) from FY2020–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge David Bruce Barlow, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge David Bruce Barlow grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (131 below-guideline cases out of 158 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)34-49.1%
  2. 2.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement31-47.1%
  3. 3.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)26-59.2%
  4. 4.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)24-56.6%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse24-44.5%
  6. 6.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities21-64.2%
  7. 7.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program21-42.9%
  8. 8.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)20-47.9%
  9. 9.Acceptance of responsibility18-53.3%
  10. 10.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance11-31.4%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge David Bruce Barlow

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge David Bruce Barlow's 120 Zone D sentencings, 102 (85.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended120 cases
  • Within range
    14(11.7%)
  • Below range
    102(85.0%)
    avg −41.7% below min
  • Above range
    4(3.3%)
    avg +15.7% above max

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