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 50 of 75 federal sentencings (66.7%) 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 (50 below-guideline cases out of 75 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)35-35.3%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse21-28.9%
  3. 3.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)20-30.8%
  4. 4.Lack of Youthful Guidance17-31.5%
  5. 5.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)15-50.1%
  6. 6.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities15-44.4%
  7. 7.Rehabilitation14-52.1%
  8. 8.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense12-36.8%
  9. 9.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)12-18.9%
  10. 10.Victim Impact10-23.7%

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 66 Zone D sentencings, 43 (65.2%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended66 cases
  • Within range
    14(21.2%)
  • Below range
    43(65.2%)
    avg −32.6% below min
  • Above range
    9(13.6%)
    avg +26.6% above max

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