Judge David Herrera Urias — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge David Herrera Urias sits in the District of New Mexico (DNM) and granted a downward variance in 87 of 115 federal sentencings (75.7%) from FY2022–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge David Herrera Urias, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge David Herrera Urias grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (87 below-guideline cases out of 115 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement32-40.6%
  2. 2.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)21-37.9%
  3. 3.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse19-39.6%
  4. 4.Lack of Youthful Guidance12-34.0%
  5. 5.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)11-51.1%
  6. 6.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)9-48.1%
  7. 7.Nonviolent Offense8-55.4%
  8. 8.Rehabilitation5-76.6%
  9. 9.(5H1.4) Physical condition5-54.6%
  10. 10.Child abuse/ childhood abuse/ battered child syndrome5-39.6%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge David Herrera Urias

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge David Herrera Urias's 104 Zone D sentencings, 83 (79.8%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended104 cases
  • Within range
    16(15.4%)
  • Below range
    83(79.8%)
    avg −39.4% below min
  • Above range
    5(4.8%)
    avg +65.6% above max

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