Judge Paula Xinis — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis sits in the District of Maryland (DMD) and granted a downward variance in 79 of 127 federal sentencings (62.2%) from FY2016–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Paula Xinis, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Paula Xinis grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (79 below-guideline cases out of 127 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)36-45.6%
  2. 2.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)23-39.7%
  3. 3.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities21-54.4%
  4. 4.(5H1.5) Previous employment record17-53.9%
  5. 5.Nonviolent Offense14-47.7%
  6. 6.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse14-38.3%
  7. 7.Rehabilitation12-56.1%
  8. 8.Lack of Youthful Guidance12-39.6%
  9. 9.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)11-40.0%
  10. 10.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)10-46.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Paula Xinis

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Paula Xinis's 109 Zone D sentencings, 66 (60.6%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended109 cases
  • Within range
    36(33.0%)
  • Below range
    66(60.6%)
    avg −38.6% below min
  • Above range
    7(6.4%)
    avg +14.0% above max

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