Judge Jamal Norman Whitehead — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Jamal Norman Whitehead sits in the Western District of Washington (WDWA) and granted a downward variance in 13 of 15 federal sentencings (86.7%) from FY2024–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Jamal Norman Whitehead, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Jamal Norman Whitehead grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (13 below-guideline cases out of 15 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)7-63.1%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse7-49.0%
  3. 3.Acceptance of responsibility6-63.7%
  4. 4.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)6-62.9%
  5. 5.Remorse6-50.7%
  6. 6.Lack of Youthful Guidance5-55.8%
  7. 7.Rehabilitation4-65.3%
  8. 8.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)4-61.7%
  9. 9.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense4-58.8%
  10. 10.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance4-55.1%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Jamal Norman Whitehead

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Jamal Norman Whitehead's 13 Zone D sentencings, 11 (84.6%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended13 cases
  • Within range
    2(15.4%)
  • Below range
    11(84.6%)
    avg −60.8% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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