Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford sits in the District of Vermont (DVT) and granted a downward variance in 168 of 216 federal sentencings (77.8%) from FY2015–FY2024. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (168 below-guideline cases out of 216 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)82-62.9%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities50-64.5%
  3. 3.Lack of Youthful Guidance33-58.9%
  4. 4.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)28-59.1%
  5. 5.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement21-54.6%
  6. 6.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)20-79.9%
  7. 7.Rehabilitation20-79.1%
  8. 8.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)20-78.3%
  9. 9.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse20-56.1%
  10. 10.(5H1.5) Previous employment record18-76.2%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford's 165 Zone D sentencings, 137 (83.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended165 cases
  • Within range
    20(12.1%)
  • Below range
    137(83.0%)
    avg −56.6% below min
  • Above range
    8(4.8%)
    avg +28.1% above max

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