Judge R. Gary Klausner — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge R. Gary Klausner sits in the Central District of California (CDCA) and granted a downward variance in 128 of 267 federal sentencings (47.9%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge R. Gary Klausner, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge R. Gary Klausner grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (128 below-guideline cases out of 267 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)20-36.1%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities17-30.8%
  3. 3.(5K2.20) Aberrant Behavior15-38.7%
  4. 4.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants15-28.9%
  5. 5.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement12-38.9%
  6. 6.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)12-29.5%
  7. 7.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program9-38.6%
  8. 8.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)9-22.6%
  9. 9.Unspecified government motion (Not 5K1.1 or 5K3.1)8-48.5%
  10. 10.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)7-44.6%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge R. Gary Klausner

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge R. Gary Klausner's 225 Zone D sentencings, 111 (49.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended225 cases
  • Within range
    113(50.2%)
  • Below range
    111(49.3%)
    avg −30.9% below min
  • Above range
    1(0.4%)
    avg +2.1% above max

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