Judge Gordon Paul Gallagher — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Gordon Paul Gallagher sits in the District of Colorado (DCO) and granted a downward variance in 79 of 120 federal sentencings (65.8%) from FY2015–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Gordon Paul Gallagher, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Gordon Paul Gallagher grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (79 below-guideline cases out of 120 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program7-35.7%
  2. 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)6-52.2%
  3. 3.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)5-49.6%
  4. 4.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse4-78.3%
  5. 5.Rehabilitation4-72.2%
  6. 6.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)4-43.4%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)4-27.0%
  8. 8.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities3-90.2%
  9. 9.Party Motion /Agreement /Consent (Reason Unspecified)3-79.1%
  10. 10.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision3-53.8%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Gordon Paul Gallagher

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Gordon Paul Gallagher's 94 Zone D sentencings, 66 (70.2%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended94 cases
  • Within range
    25(26.6%)
  • Below range
    66(70.2%)
    avg −41.4% below min
  • Above range
    3(3.2%)
    avg +80.8% above max

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