Judge Janet C. Hall — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall sits in the District of Connecticut (DCT) and granted a downward variance in 144 of 226 federal sentencings (63.7%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Janet C. Hall, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Janet C. Hall grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (144 below-guideline cases out of 226 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)36-52.9%
  2. 2.(5H1.5) Previous employment record31-65.3%
  3. 3.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense29-67.1%
  4. 4.Crack/Powder Disparity26-32.4%
  5. 5.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities25-64.1%
  6. 6.Mule/Role in the offense20-61.9%
  7. 7.Lack of Youthful Guidance20-59.4%
  8. 8.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)19-64.6%
  9. 9.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants16-36.5%
  10. 10.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision14-82.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Janet C. Hall

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Janet C. Hall's 185 Zone D sentencings, 127 (68.6%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended185 cases
  • Within range
    55(29.7%)
  • Below range
    127(68.6%)
    avg −45.1% below min
  • Above range
    3(1.6%)
    avg +37.9% above max

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