Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II sits in the District of Nevada (DNV) and granted a downward variance in 141 of 171 federal sentencings (82.5%) from FY2014–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (141 below-guideline cases out of 171 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)37-59.3%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities32-68.6%
  3. 3.Time Served21-57.5%
  4. 4.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)19-63.8%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse17-54.0%
  6. 6.Remorse15-76.0%
  7. 7.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program15-69.8%
  8. 8.Mule/Role in the offense14-72.6%
  9. 9.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)13-64.3%
  10. 10.Acceptance of responsibility11-74.8%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Richard Franklin Boulware II's 145 Zone D sentencings, 126 (86.9%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended145 cases
  • Within range
    17(11.7%)
  • Below range
    126(86.9%)
    avg −55.0% below min
  • Above range
    2(1.4%)
    avg +140.0% above max

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