Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong sits in the Northern District of California (NDCA) and granted a downward variance in 32 of 65 federal sentencings (49.2%) from FY2012–FY2015. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (32 below-guideline cases out of 65 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement16-44.2%
  2. 2.Avoid unwarranted sentencing disparities among defendants10-26.4%
  3. 3.(5H1.4) Physical condition8-28.0%
  4. 4.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program4-41.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Saundra Brown Armstrong's 60 Zone D sentencings, 30 (50.0%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended60 cases
  • Within range
    29(48.3%)
  • Below range
    30(50.0%)
    avg −32.3% below min
  • Above range
    1(1.7%)
    avg +18.3% above max

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