Judge Michael H. Simon — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon sits in the District of Oregon (DOR) and granted a downward variance in 72 of 99 federal sentencings (72.7%) from FY2013–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Michael H. Simon, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Michael H. Simon grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (72 below-guideline cases out of 99 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)50-43.4%
  2. 2.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense20-47.2%
  3. 3.Acceptance of responsibility9-48.3%
  4. 4.Rehabilitation8-56.6%
  5. 5.Waiver of appeal7-49.7%
  6. 6.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse7-38.9%
  7. 7.(5H1.4) Physical condition5-52.9%
  8. 8.First Step Act Safety Valve4-57.2%
  9. 9.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)4-27.4%
  10. 10.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision3-99.7%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Michael H. Simon

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Michael H. Simon's 83 Zone D sentencings, 67 (80.7%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended83 cases
  • Within range
    14(16.9%)
  • Below range
    67(80.7%)
    avg −41.6% below min
  • Above range
    2(2.4%)
    avg +8.8% above max

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