Judge Kent Dawson — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Kent Dawson sits in the District of Nevada (DNV) and granted a downward variance in 99 of 276 federal sentencings (35.9%) from FY2012–FY2023. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Kent Dawson, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Kent Dawson grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (99 below-guideline cases out of 276 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)24-36.2%
  2. 2.Time Served18-31.9%
  3. 3.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities16-42.9%
  4. 4.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)13-28.3%
  5. 5.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program11-37.9%
  6. 6.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants8-56.2%
  7. 7.Global Plea8-25.2%
  8. 8.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense7-74.6%
  9. 9.Acceptance of responsibility6-52.4%
  10. 10.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)6-52.1%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Kent Dawson

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Kent Dawson's 237 Zone D sentencings, 83 (35.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended237 cases
  • Within range
    141(59.5%)
  • Below range
    83(35.0%)
    avg −28.5% below min
  • Above range
    13(5.5%)
    avg +47.2% above max

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