Judge Edward F. Shea — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Edward F. Shea sits in the Eastern District of Washington (EDWA) and granted a downward variance in 135 of 220 federal sentencings (61.4%) from FY2012–FY2024. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Edward F. Shea, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Edward F. Shea grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (135 below-guideline cases out of 220 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants47-36.1%
  2. 2.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)23-32.6%
  3. 3.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)22-34.3%
  4. 4.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program19-34.0%
  5. 5.Mule/Role in the offense18-32.2%
  6. 6.Acceptance of responsibility16-44.9%
  7. 7.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement15-26.9%
  8. 8.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense14-42.5%
  9. 9.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities13-37.9%
  10. 10.(5H1.5) Previous employment record12-44.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Edward F. Shea

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Edward F. Shea's 173 Zone D sentencings, 115 (66.5%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended173 cases
  • Within range
    47(27.2%)
  • Below range
    115(66.5%)
    avg −31.5% below min
  • Above range
    11(6.4%)
    avg +49.5% above max

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