Judge Pamela Ann Barker — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Pamela Ann Barker sits in the Northern District of Ohio (NDOH) and granted a downward variance in 77 of 169 federal sentencings (45.6%) from FY2021–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Pamela Ann Barker, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Pamela Ann Barker grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (77 below-guideline cases out of 169 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)23-30.2%
  2. 2.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)19-45.1%
  3. 3.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities18-56.6%
  4. 4.(5H1.5) Previous employment record17-64.9%
  5. 5.Lack of Youthful Guidance17-32.7%
  6. 6.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement12-32.9%
  7. 7.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision9-67.9%
  8. 8.Remorse9-39.7%
  9. 9.Acceptance of responsibility8-60.6%
  10. 10.Rehabilitation7-51.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Pamela Ann Barker

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Pamela Ann Barker's 143 Zone D sentencings, 68 (47.6%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended143 cases
  • Within range
    72(50.3%)
  • Below range
    68(47.6%)
    avg −32.1% below min
  • Above range
    3(2.1%)
    avg +15.7% above max

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