Judge Robert E. Blackburn — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Robert E. Blackburn sits in the District of Colorado (DCO) and granted a downward variance in 167 of 373 federal sentencings (44.8%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Robert E. Blackburn, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Robert E. Blackburn grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (167 below-guideline cases out of 373 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program26-28.5%
  2. 2.Waiver of appeal12-24.9%
  3. 3.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants10-44.1%
  4. 4.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)10-41.4%
  5. 5.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement9-36.9%
  6. 6.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance9-29.5%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities7-74.8%
  8. 8.Rehabilitation7-41.2%
  9. 9.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)7-37.5%
  10. 10.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse6-47.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Robert E. Blackburn

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Robert E. Blackburn's 277 Zone D sentencings, 122 (44.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended277 cases
  • Within range
    142(51.3%)
  • Below range
    122(44.0%)
    avg −35.6% below min
  • Above range
    13(4.7%)
    avg +52.8% above max

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