Judge Ralph R. Beistline — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Ralph R. Beistline sits in the District of Alaska (DAK) and granted a downward variance in 205 of 338 federal sentencings (60.7%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Ralph R. Beistline, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Ralph R. Beistline grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (205 below-guideline cases out of 338 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Remorse29-45.0%
  2. 2.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants27-45.5%
  3. 3.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)20-45.8%
  4. 4.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)18-29.8%
  5. 5.Rehabilitation17-45.3%
  6. 6.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)16-50.5%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities16-30.6%
  8. 8.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement9-39.6%
  9. 9.(5H1.6) Community ties9-39.0%
  10. 10.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse8-49.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Ralph R. Beistline

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Ralph R. Beistline's 277 Zone D sentencings, 177 (63.9%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended277 cases
  • Within range
    89(32.1%)
  • Below range
    177(63.9%)
    avg −32.4% below min
  • Above range
    11(4.0%)
    avg +42.1% above max

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