Judge Hernán Diego Vera — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Hernán Diego Vera sits in the Central District of California (CDCA) and granted a downward variance in 16 of 23 federal sentencings (69.6%) from FY2023–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Hernán Diego Vera, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Hernán Diego Vera grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (16 below-guideline cases out of 23 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Remorse13-37.7%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse11-35.8%
  3. 3.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities10-44.9%
  4. 4.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)10-37.7%
  5. 5.Rehabilitation8-46.6%
  6. 6.Lack of Youthful Guidance8-41.3%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Community ties6-38.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Hernán Diego Vera

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Hernán Diego Vera's 20 Zone D sentencings, 13 (65.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended20 cases
  • Within range
    7(35.0%)
  • Below range
    13(65.0%)
    avg −38.8% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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