Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge — Federal Sentencing Patterns
U.S. District Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge sits in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) and granted a downward variance in 5 of 12 federal sentencings (41.7%) from FY2021–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.
Top reasons Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge grants downward variances
Reasons included across all guideline chapters (5 below-guideline cases out of 12 cases identified)
- 1.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities4-42.0%
- 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)3-39.6%
Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge
Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Kelley Brisbon Hodge's 10 Zone D sentencings, 5 (50.0%) fell below range.
- Within range5(50.0%)
- Below range5(50.0%)avg −38.6% below min
- Above range0(0.0%)
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