Judge Rosanna M. Peterson — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Rosanna M. Peterson sits in the Eastern District of Washington (EDWA) and granted a downward variance in 151 of 274 federal sentencings (55.1%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Rosanna M. Peterson, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Rosanna M. Peterson grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (151 below-guideline cases out of 274 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program24-36.2%
  2. 2.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement20-47.5%
  3. 3.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)17-44.6%
  4. 4.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities16-57.2%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse14-52.6%
  6. 6.Rehabilitation13-73.8%
  7. 7.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants13-44.3%
  8. 8.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)13-40.2%
  9. 9.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)10-47.4%
  10. 10.(5H1.4) Physical condition8-57.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Rosanna M. Peterson

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Rosanna M. Peterson's 200 Zone D sentencings, 122 (61.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended200 cases
  • Within range
    66(33.0%)
  • Below range
    122(61.0%)
    avg −40.5% below min
  • Above range
    12(6.0%)
    avg +33.7% above max

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