Judge John Wheadon deGravelles — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge John Wheadon deGravelles sits in the Middle District of Louisiana (MDLA) and granted a downward variance in 18 of 68 federal sentencings (26.5%) from FY2013–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge John Wheadon deGravelles, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge John Wheadon deGravelles grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (18 below-guideline cases out of 68 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision10-72.4%
  2. 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)8-67.2%
  3. 3.(5H1.5) Previous employment record7-78.0%
  4. 4.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance6-56.9%
  5. 5.Nonviolent Offense5-74.2%
  6. 6.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse4-84.4%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)3-90.2%
  8. 8.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)3-81.8%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge John Wheadon deGravelles

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge John Wheadon deGravelles's 57 Zone D sentencings, 16 (28.1%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended57 cases
  • Within range
    37(64.9%)
  • Below range
    16(28.1%)
    avg −65.4% below min
  • Above range
    4(7.0%)
    avg +54.8% above max

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