Judge Richard Barclay Surrick — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Richard Barclay Surrick sits in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) and granted a downward variance in 56 of 108 federal sentencings (51.9%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Richard Barclay Surrick, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Richard Barclay Surrick grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (56 below-guideline cases out of 108 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)15-57.2%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities11-56.5%
  3. 3.(5H1.5) Previous employment record11-53.1%
  4. 4.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement8-47.9%
  5. 5.Mule/Role in the offense7-61.8%
  6. 6.Rehabilitation7-38.1%
  7. 7.Low Likelihood of Recidivism6-36.4%
  8. 8.(5H1.4) Physical condition5-68.3%
  9. 9.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse5-55.3%
  10. 10.(5K2.20) Aberrant Behavior5-52.4%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Richard Barclay Surrick

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Richard Barclay Surrick's 85 Zone D sentencings, 46 (54.1%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended85 cases
  • Within range
    35(41.2%)
  • Below range
    46(54.1%)
    avg −37.9% below min
  • Above range
    4(4.7%)
    avg +46.7% above max

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