Judge Josephine L. Staton — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton sits in the Central District of California (CDCA) and granted a downward variance in 152 of 225 federal sentencings (67.6%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Josephine L. Staton, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Josephine L. Staton grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (152 below-guideline cases out of 225 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants36-50.0%
  2. 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)29-50.5%
  3. 3.Lack of Youthful Guidance25-41.2%
  4. 4.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program21-39.8%
  5. 5.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)18-47.4%
  6. 6.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)18-43.8%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities17-64.1%
  8. 8.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse17-40.0%
  9. 9.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)15-47.8%
  10. 10.Acceptance of responsibility15-38.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Josephine L. Staton

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Josephine L. Staton's 185 Zone D sentencings, 132 (71.4%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended185 cases
  • Within range
    46(24.9%)
  • Below range
    132(71.4%)
    avg −45.5% below min
  • Above range
    7(3.8%)
    avg +53.4% above max

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