Judge John L. Kane Jr. — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge John L. Kane Jr. sits in the District of Colorado (DCO) and granted a downward variance in 41 of 97 federal sentencings (42.3%) from FY2012–FY2024. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge John L. Kane Jr., including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge John L. Kane Jr. grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (41 below-guideline cases out of 97 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)3-83.3%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities3-83.3%
  3. 3.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program3-71.5%
  4. 4.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants3-50.1%
  5. 5.Lack of Youthful Guidance3-37.6%
  6. 6.(5K2.20) Aberrant Behavior3-35.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge John L. Kane Jr.

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge John L. Kane Jr.'s 69 Zone D sentencings, 33 (47.8%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended69 cases
  • Within range
    30(43.5%)
  • Below range
    33(47.8%)
    avg −61.0% below min
  • Above range
    6(8.7%)
    avg +31.4% above max

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