Judge Michael M. Baylson — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Michael M. Baylson sits in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) and granted a downward variance in 68 of 123 federal sentencings (55.3%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Michael M. Baylson, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Michael M. Baylson grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (68 below-guideline cases out of 123 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement11-33.9%
  2. 2.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants10-42.1%
  3. 3.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)6-30.0%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities5-57.5%
  5. 5.Remorse4-66.0%
  6. 6.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)4-46.6%
  7. 7.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense4-30.8%
  8. 8.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)3-49.8%
  9. 9.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)3-45.8%
  10. 10.Party Motion /Agreement /Consent (Reason Unspecified)3-35.9%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Michael M. Baylson

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Michael M. Baylson's 103 Zone D sentencings, 59 (57.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended103 cases
  • Within range
    36(35.0%)
  • Below range
    59(57.3%)
    avg −36.2% below min
  • Above range
    8(7.8%)
    avg +21.4% above max

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