Judge Dean D. Pregerson — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson sits in the Central District of California (CDCA) and granted a downward variance in 61 of 84 federal sentencings (72.6%) from FY2012–FY2018. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Dean D. Pregerson, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Dean D. Pregerson grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (61 below-guideline cases out of 84 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Low Likelihood of Recidivism15-69.2%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities15-52.8%
  3. 3.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants15-39.4%
  4. 4.(5H1.5) Previous employment record8-69.5%
  5. 5.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance8-40.1%
  6. 6.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)8-32.9%
  7. 7.Rehabilitation7-75.2%
  8. 8.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense7-71.2%
  9. 9.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program6-49.9%
  10. 10.Mule/Role in the offense4-50.3%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Dean D. Pregerson

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Dean D. Pregerson's 72 Zone D sentencings, 52 (72.2%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended72 cases
  • Within range
    17(23.6%)
  • Below range
    52(72.2%)
    avg −46.1% below min
  • Above range
    3(4.2%)
    avg +32.0% above max

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