Judge Lonny R. Suko — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Lonny R. Suko sits in the Eastern District of Washington (EDWA) and granted a downward variance in 72 of 156 federal sentencings (46.2%) from FY2012–FY2018. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Lonny R. Suko, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Lonny R. Suko grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (72 below-guideline cases out of 156 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program14-38.0%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities6-55.8%
  3. 3.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)6-32.8%
  4. 4.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement6-32.4%
  5. 5.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense5-59.6%
  6. 6.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants5-32.9%
  7. 7.Acceptance of responsibility4-51.3%
  8. 8.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)3-32.8%
  9. 9.Lack of Youthful Guidance3-17.9%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Lonny R. Suko

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Lonny R. Suko's 107 Zone D sentencings, 59 (55.1%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended107 cases
  • Within range
    40(37.4%)
  • Below range
    59(55.1%)
    avg −32.5% below min
  • Above range
    8(7.5%)
    avg +39.9% above max

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