Judge James V. Selna — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge James V. Selna sits in the Central District of California (CDCA) and granted a downward variance in 47 of 66 federal sentencings (71.2%) from FY2018–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge James V. Selna, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge James V. Selna grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (47 below-guideline cases out of 66 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Lack of Youthful Guidance22-34.6%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse19-32.8%
  3. 3.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)13-35.0%
  4. 4.(5H1.5) Previous employment record11-36.9%
  5. 5.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities8-30.9%
  6. 6.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)6-49.5%
  7. 7.(5H1.4) Physical condition6-47.9%
  8. 8.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program6-30.9%
  9. 9.First Step Act Safety Valve4-51.9%
  10. 10.General Guideline Adequacy Issues (aggregated reason)3-51.9%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge James V. Selna

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge James V. Selna's 57 Zone D sentencings, 45 (78.9%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended57 cases
  • Within range
    12(21.1%)
  • Below range
    45(78.9%)
    avg −37.4% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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