Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin sits in the District of Maryland (DMD) and granted a downward variance in 47 of 68 federal sentencings (69.1%) from FY2020–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (47 below-guideline cases out of 68 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)29-37.5%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse22-35.3%
  3. 3.Acceptance of responsibility21-43.8%
  4. 4.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)19-29.4%
  5. 5.Lack of Youthful Guidance18-41.1%
  6. 6.Remorse16-37.6%
  7. 7.Mule/Role in the offense15-56.1%
  8. 8.Early Plea14-33.6%
  9. 9.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)13-40.0%
  10. 10.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities13-35.8%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Julie Rebecca Rubin's 63 Zone D sentencings, 45 (71.4%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended63 cases
  • Within range
    14(22.2%)
  • Below range
    45(71.4%)
    avg −30.2% below min
  • Above range
    4(6.3%)
    avg +20.4% above max

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