Judge Edward R. Korman — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Edward R. Korman sits in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) and granted a downward variance in 88 of 126 federal sentencings (69.8%) from FY2012–FY2023. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Edward R. Korman, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Edward R. Korman grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (88 below-guideline cases out of 126 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance49-59.3%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities35-66.1%
  3. 3.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)27-64.2%
  4. 4.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)11-58.0%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Physical condition10-45.2%
  6. 6.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program8-53.2%
  7. 7.(5H1.3) Mental and emotional conditions7-74.7%
  8. 8.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)7-50.7%
  9. 9.Rehabilitation6-91.3%
  10. 10.Cooperation without motion (not §5K1.1) (aggregated reason)6-64.3%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Edward R. Korman

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Edward R. Korman's 99 Zone D sentencings, 76 (76.8%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended99 cases
  • Within range
    18(18.2%)
  • Below range
    76(76.8%)
    avg −54.0% below min
  • Above range
    5(5.1%)
    avg +47.5% above max

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