Judge Michael Jerome McShane — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Michael Jerome McShane sits in the District of Oregon (DOR) and granted a downward variance in 74 of 103 federal sentencings (71.8%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Michael Jerome McShane, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Michael Jerome McShane grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (74 below-guideline cases out of 103 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)46-44.0%
  2. 2.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)26-41.9%
  3. 3.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse24-35.8%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities22-59.6%
  5. 5.Rehabilitation21-61.8%
  6. 6.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)21-55.4%
  7. 7.Lack of Youthful Guidance18-35.3%
  8. 8.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)17-37.8%
  9. 9.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense13-41.6%
  10. 10.Acceptance of responsibility11-58.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Michael Jerome McShane

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Michael Jerome McShane's 85 Zone D sentencings, 61 (71.8%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended85 cases
  • Within range
    15(17.6%)
  • Below range
    61(71.8%)
    avg −45.9% below min
  • Above range
    9(10.6%)
    avg +26.6% above max

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