Judge Robert S. Lasnik — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Robert S. Lasnik sits in the Western District of Washington (WDWA) and granted a downward variance in 228 of 285 federal sentencings (80.0%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Robert S. Lasnik, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Robert S. Lasnik grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (228 below-guideline cases out of 285 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)49-49.7%
  2. 2.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants43-51.3%
  3. 3.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities36-59.6%
  4. 4.Lack of Youthful Guidance34-42.4%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse31-39.8%
  6. 6.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense23-68.2%
  7. 7.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)21-48.2%
  8. 8.Mule/Role in the offense20-60.0%
  9. 9.Rehabilitation18-63.7%
  10. 10.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)18-62.8%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Robert S. Lasnik

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Robert S. Lasnik's 241 Zone D sentencings, 200 (83.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended241 cases
  • Within range
    36(14.9%)
  • Below range
    200(83.0%)
    avg −45.6% below min
  • Above range
    5(2.1%)
    avg +22.5% above max

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