Judge Keli Marie Neary — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Keli Marie Neary sits in the Middle District of Pennsylvania (MDPA) and granted a downward variance in 28 of 70 federal sentencings (40.0%) from FY2022–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Keli Marie Neary, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Keli Marie Neary grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (28 below-guideline cases out of 70 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse7-30.7%
  2. 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)7-18.6%
  3. 3.Lack of Youthful Guidance6-21.5%
  4. 4.Remorse5-60.6%
  5. 5.Rehabilitation5-53.9%
  6. 6.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)5-43.3%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities5-41.8%
  8. 8.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement4-44.1%
  9. 9.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)4-41.3%
  10. 10.(5H1.5) Previous employment record3-75.3%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Keli Marie Neary

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Keli Marie Neary's 62 Zone D sentencings, 25 (40.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended62 cases
  • Within range
    35(56.5%)
  • Below range
    25(40.3%)
    avg −27.3% below min
  • Above range
    2(3.2%)
    avg +15.9% above max

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