Judge Matthew Lane Garcia — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Matthew Lane Garcia sits in the District of New Mexico (DNM) and granted a downward variance in 40 of 60 federal sentencings (66.7%) from FY2022–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Matthew Lane Garcia, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Matthew Lane Garcia grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (40 below-guideline cases out of 60 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement20-43.3%
  2. 2.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)9-48.6%
  3. 3.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)6-63.5%
  4. 4.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)5-45.9%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse5-38.9%
  6. 6.Lack of Youthful Guidance4-53.2%
  7. 7.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision3-75.0%
  8. 8.Nonviolent Offense3-56.6%
  9. 9.(5K2.20) Aberrant Behavior3-47.0%
  10. 10.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities3-42.6%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Matthew Lane Garcia

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Matthew Lane Garcia's 59 Zone D sentencings, 39 (66.1%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended59 cases
  • Within range
    20(33.9%)
  • Below range
    39(66.1%)
    avg −42.1% below min
  • Above range
    0(0.0%)

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