Judge Julien Xavier Neals — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Julien Xavier Neals sits in the District of New Jersey (DNJ) and granted a downward variance in 57 of 81 federal sentencings (70.4%) from FY2021–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Julien Xavier Neals, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Julien Xavier Neals grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (57 below-guideline cases out of 81 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)34-46.6%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities9-58.0%
  3. 3.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement7-45.0%
  4. 4.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)6-57.5%
  5. 5.(5H1.5) Previous employment record5-91.5%
  6. 6.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)5-87.3%
  7. 7.Rehabilitation4-87.2%
  8. 8.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance4-62.1%
  9. 9.Acceptance of responsibility4-62.1%
  10. 10.Mule/Role in the offense4-61.1%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Julien Xavier Neals

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Julien Xavier Neals's 70 Zone D sentencings, 49 (70.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended70 cases
  • Within range
    21(30.0%)
  • Below range
    49(70.0%)
    avg −48.5% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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