Judge Judith Ellen Levy — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Judith Ellen Levy sits in the Eastern District of Michigan (EDMI) and granted a downward variance in 132 of 155 federal sentencings (85.2%) from FY2015–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Judith Ellen Levy, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Judith Ellen Levy grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (132 below-guideline cases out of 155 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities46-54.5%
  2. 2.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)46-53.4%
  3. 3.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse38-44.5%
  4. 4.Lack of Youthful Guidance37-51.0%
  5. 5.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)34-49.0%
  6. 6.(5H1.5) Previous employment record24-68.1%
  7. 7.Remorse22-56.7%
  8. 8.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense20-51.2%
  9. 9.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)20-46.0%
  10. 10.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)20-45.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Judith Ellen Levy

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Judith Ellen Levy's 136 Zone D sentencings, 118 (86.8%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended136 cases
  • Within range
    17(12.5%)
  • Below range
    118(86.8%)
    avg −43.3% below min
  • Above range
    1(0.7%)

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