Judge Marsha J. Pechman — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Marsha J. Pechman sits in the Western District of Washington (WDWA) and granted a downward variance in 93 of 124 federal sentencings (75.0%) from FY2012–FY2016. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Marsha J. Pechman, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Marsha J. Pechman grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (93 below-guideline cases out of 124 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants19-34.4%
  2. 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)16-53.9%
  3. 3.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program13-53.7%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities11-47.6%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse11-39.4%
  6. 6.Alien Status8-53.9%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)7-49.3%
  8. 8.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense7-27.0%
  9. 9.Rehabilitation6-47.6%
  10. 10.Time Served6-44.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Marsha J. Pechman

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Marsha J. Pechman's 114 Zone D sentencings, 89 (78.1%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended114 cases
  • Within range
    25(21.9%)
  • Below range
    89(78.1%)
    avg −40.6% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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