Judge Marco Antonio Hernandez — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Marco Antonio Hernandez sits in the District of Oregon (DOR) and granted a downward variance in 47 of 64 federal sentencings (73.4%) from FY2016–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Marco Antonio Hernandez, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Marco Antonio Hernandez grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (47 below-guideline cases out of 64 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)39-40.3%
  2. 2.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense14-39.5%
  3. 3.Acceptance of responsibility7-31.2%
  4. 4.Rehabilitation6-55.6%
  5. 5.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)6-45.2%
  6. 6.Lack of Youthful Guidance5-38.5%
  7. 7.Time Served5-37.3%
  8. 8.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse5-26.7%
  9. 9.Mule/Role in the offense4-36.3%
  10. 10.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities3-52.6%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Marco Antonio Hernandez

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Marco Antonio Hernandez's 53 Zone D sentencings, 41 (77.4%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended53 cases
  • Within range
    10(18.9%)
  • Below range
    41(77.4%)
    avg −36.7% below min
  • Above range
    2(3.8%)
    avg +149.6% above max

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