Judge Matthew Frederick Leitman — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Matthew Frederick Leitman sits in the Eastern District of Michigan (EDMI) and granted a downward variance in 98 of 141 federal sentencings (69.5%) from FY2014–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Matthew Frederick Leitman, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Matthew Frederick Leitman grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (98 below-guideline cases out of 141 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities47-45.2%
  2. 2.(5H1.5) Previous employment record25-44.0%
  3. 3.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)24-44.9%
  4. 4.Remorse20-39.3%
  5. 5.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)16-52.4%
  6. 6.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)16-41.5%
  7. 7.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse16-39.3%
  8. 8.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)15-46.9%
  9. 9.Rehabilitation12-55.6%
  10. 10.Lack of Youthful Guidance11-39.1%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Matthew Frederick Leitman

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Matthew Frederick Leitman's 112 Zone D sentencings, 82 (73.2%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended112 cases
  • Within range
    28(25.0%)
  • Below range
    82(73.2%)
    avg −37.8% below min
  • Above range
    2(1.8%)
    avg +56.5% above max

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