Judge Julie A. Robinson — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Julie A. Robinson sits in the District of Kansas (DKS) and granted a downward variance in 198 of 359 federal sentencings (55.2%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Julie A. Robinson, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Julie A. Robinson grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (198 below-guideline cases out of 359 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement49-52.1%
  2. 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)14-71.6%
  3. 3.(5H1.4) Physical condition13-68.2%
  4. 4.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense13-67.0%
  5. 5.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)11-36.1%
  6. 6.Rehabilitation10-60.9%
  7. 7.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision9-63.5%
  8. 8.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities9-51.8%
  9. 9.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants8-61.7%
  10. 10.(5H1.5) Previous employment record6-82.4%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Julie A. Robinson

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Julie A. Robinson's 294 Zone D sentencings, 163 (55.4%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended294 cases
  • Within range
    109(37.1%)
  • Below range
    163(55.4%)
    avg −44.4% below min
  • Above range
    22(7.5%)
    avg +22.1% above max

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