Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton sits in the District of Massachusetts (DMA) and granted a downward variance in 173 of 297 federal sentencings (58.2%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (173 below-guideline cases out of 297 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement36-34.5%
  2. 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)23-37.9%
  3. 3.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)22-31.3%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities20-54.2%
  5. 5.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants15-27.2%
  6. 6.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)13-48.9%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)13-45.3%
  8. 8.Rehabilitation10-40.4%
  9. 9.Lack of Youthful Guidance10-32.1%
  10. 10.(5H1.5) Previous employment record8-51.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton's 252 Zone D sentencings, 155 (61.5%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended252 cases
  • Within range
    89(35.3%)
  • Below range
    155(61.5%)
    avg −33.5% below min
  • Above range
    8(3.2%)
    avg +26.0% above max

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