Judge Evelyn Padin — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin sits in the District of New Jersey (DNJ) and granted a downward variance in 23 of 48 federal sentencings (47.9%) from FY2020–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Evelyn Padin, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Evelyn Padin grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (23 below-guideline cases out of 48 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Acceptance of responsibility13-45.9%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities11-46.4%
  3. 3.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)10-50.6%
  4. 4.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance8-46.7%
  5. 5.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)8-34.8%
  6. 6.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)7-57.5%
  7. 7.Lack of Youthful Guidance7-42.7%
  8. 8.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse6-49.7%
  9. 9.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense5-62.5%
  10. 10.Rehabilitation5-61.3%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Evelyn Padin

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Evelyn Padin's 39 Zone D sentencings, 20 (51.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended39 cases
  • Within range
    18(46.2%)
  • Below range
    20(51.3%)
    avg −43.9% below min
  • Above range
    1(2.6%)
    avg +20.0% above max

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