Judge Michael A. Shipp — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp sits in the District of New Jersey (DNJ) and granted a downward variance in 72 of 136 federal sentencings (52.9%) from FY2013–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Michael A. Shipp, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Michael A. Shipp grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (72 below-guideline cases out of 136 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities24-33.5%
  2. 2.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)15-26.8%
  3. 3.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)10-42.6%
  4. 4.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)10-37.2%
  5. 5.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement9-36.2%
  6. 6.Lack of Youthful Guidance8-34.5%
  7. 7.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)8-32.2%
  8. 8.Nonviolent Offense6-41.7%
  9. 9.Charitable Service/Good Works (aggregated reason)6-40.4%
  10. 10.(5H1.4) Physical condition5-38.1%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Michael A. Shipp

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Michael A. Shipp's 113 Zone D sentencings, 58 (51.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended113 cases
  • Within range
    54(47.8%)
  • Below range
    58(51.3%)
    avg −29.3% below min
  • Above range
    1(0.9%)
    avg +13.5% above max

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