Judge Douglas P. Woodlock — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Douglas P. Woodlock sits in the District of Massachusetts (DMA) and granted a downward variance in 164 of 228 federal sentencings (71.9%) from FY2012–FY2024. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Douglas P. Woodlock, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Douglas P. Woodlock grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (164 below-guideline cases out of 228 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Acceptance of responsibility62-52.3%
  2. 2.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants50-50.2%
  3. 3.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities49-54.2%
  4. 4.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)44-48.1%
  5. 5.Remorse33-54.8%
  6. 6.Mule/Role in the offense29-55.2%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)23-55.9%
  8. 8.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse20-46.2%
  9. 9.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)19-60.1%
  10. 10.Rehabilitation17-62.9%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Douglas P. Woodlock

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Douglas P. Woodlock's 182 Zone D sentencings, 141 (77.5%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended182 cases
  • Within range
    38(20.9%)
  • Below range
    141(77.5%)
    avg −47.3% below min
  • Above range
    3(1.6%)
    avg +86.2% above max

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