Judge Fernando Lazaro Aenlle-Rocha — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Fernando Lazaro Aenlle-Rocha sits in the Central District of California (CDCA) and granted a downward variance in 27 of 61 federal sentencings (44.3%) from FY2021–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Fernando Lazaro Aenlle-Rocha, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Fernando Lazaro Aenlle-Rocha grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (27 below-guideline cases out of 61 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Remorse17-28.8%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse15-24.2%
  3. 3.Lack of Youthful Guidance14-27.5%
  4. 4.Acceptance of responsibility9-29.2%
  5. 5.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)9-27.7%
  6. 6.(5H1.5) Previous employment record8-35.4%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities8-34.3%
  8. 8.Rehabilitation6-32.6%
  9. 9.Waiver of appeal6-30.9%
  10. 10.Early Plea6-30.7%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Fernando Lazaro Aenlle-Rocha

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Fernando Lazaro Aenlle-Rocha's 52 Zone D sentencings, 25 (48.1%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended52 cases
  • Within range
    23(44.2%)
  • Below range
    25(48.1%)
    avg −30.9% below min
  • Above range
    4(7.7%)
    avg +48.8% above max

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