Judge Stephanie Agli Gallagher — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Stephanie Agli Gallagher sits in the District of Maryland (DMD) and granted a downward variance in 87 of 118 federal sentencings (73.7%) from FY2020–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Stephanie Agli Gallagher, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Stephanie Agli Gallagher grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (87 below-guideline cases out of 118 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Acceptance of responsibility40-46.2%
  2. 2.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)37-33.3%
  3. 3.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)25-48.8%
  4. 4.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse24-49.1%
  5. 5.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)24-44.9%
  6. 6.Early Plea22-48.7%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities22-47.3%
  8. 8.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)22-46.5%
  9. 9.Remorse20-51.3%
  10. 10.Conduct on Release/Bond/Supervision17-57.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Stephanie Agli Gallagher

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Stephanie Agli Gallagher's 101 Zone D sentencings, 74 (73.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended101 cases
  • Within range
    23(22.8%)
  • Below range
    74(73.3%)
    avg −33.2% below min
  • Above range
    4(4.0%)
    avg +54.2% above max

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