Judge Norman K. Moon — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Norman K. Moon sits in the Western District of Virginia (WDVA) and granted a downward variance in 115 of 252 federal sentencings (45.6%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Norman K. Moon, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Norman K. Moon grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (115 below-guideline cases out of 252 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Acceptance of responsibility41-35.0%
  2. 2.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)30-38.3%
  3. 3.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)26-30.5%
  4. 4.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse15-26.3%
  5. 5.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities12-40.8%
  6. 6.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)12-34.7%
  7. 7.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance11-47.9%
  8. 8.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement11-46.2%
  9. 9.Mule/Role in the offense11-33.0%
  10. 10.(5H1.5) Previous employment record9-53.9%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Norman K. Moon

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Norman K. Moon's 193 Zone D sentencings, 97 (50.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended193 cases
  • Within range
    86(44.6%)
  • Below range
    97(50.3%)
    avg −27.7% below min
  • Above range
    10(5.2%)
    avg +37.7% above max

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