Judge M. Christina Armijo — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge M. Christina Armijo sits in the District of New Mexico (DNM) and granted a downward variance in 148 of 225 federal sentencings (65.8%) from FY2012–FY2018. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge M. Christina Armijo, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge M. Christina Armijo grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (148 below-guideline cases out of 225 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement43-47.7%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities35-49.2%
  3. 3.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)31-47.7%
  4. 4.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program28-39.8%
  5. 5.Lack of Youthful Guidance16-43.5%
  6. 6.Defendant's positive background/good character12-59.5%
  7. 7.Nonviolent Offense10-47.2%
  8. 8.(5H1.2) Educational and vocational skills9-55.9%
  9. 9.(5H1.4) Physical condition9-54.7%
  10. 10.(5H1.5) Previous employment record9-45.7%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge M. Christina Armijo

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge M. Christina Armijo's 184 Zone D sentencings, 129 (70.1%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended184 cases
  • Within range
    50(27.2%)
  • Below range
    129(70.1%)
    avg −41.2% below min
  • Above range
    5(2.7%)
    avg +89.4% above max

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