Judge Michael M. Mihm — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Michael M. Mihm sits in the Central District of Illinois (CDIL) and granted a downward variance in 137 of 232 federal sentencings (59.1%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Michael M. Mihm, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Michael M. Mihm grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (137 below-guideline cases out of 232 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)24-29.8%
  2. 2.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants17-24.7%
  3. 3.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)10-22.5%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities8-34.2%
  5. 5.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement8-33.1%
  6. 6.Lack of Youthful Guidance8-21.0%
  7. 7.Rehabilitation6-52.7%
  8. 8.(5H1.5) Previous employment record6-25.8%
  9. 9.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)5-39.1%
  10. 10.Proposed changes to the 2D1.1 drug quantity table5-24.3%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Michael M. Mihm

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Michael M. Mihm's 206 Zone D sentencings, 123 (59.7%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended206 cases
  • Within range
    70(34.0%)
  • Below range
    123(59.7%)
    avg −24.9% below min
  • Above range
    13(6.3%)
    avg +63.3% above max

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