Judge Gregory Brian Williams — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Gregory Brian Williams sits in the District of Delaware (DDE) and granted a downward variance in 10 of 17 federal sentencings (58.8%) from FY2021–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Gregory Brian Williams, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Gregory Brian Williams grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (10 below-guideline cases out of 17 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Nonviolent Offense6-60.3%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse4-40.5%
  3. 3.Remorse3-72.8%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities3-43.7%
  5. 5.Acceptance of responsibility3-39.6%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Gregory Brian Williams

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Gregory Brian Williams's 12 Zone D sentencings, 8 (66.7%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended12 cases
  • Within range
    3(25.0%)
  • Below range
    8(66.7%)
    avg −36.4% below min
  • Above range
    1(8.3%)
    avg +36.8% above max

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