Judge Thomas O. Rice — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Thomas O. Rice sits in the Eastern District of Washington (EDWA) and granted a downward variance in 175 of 391 federal sentencings (44.8%) from FY2013–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Thomas O. Rice, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Thomas O. Rice grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (175 below-guideline cases out of 391 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)38-50.0%
  2. 2.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse38-41.9%
  3. 3.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)32-43.9%
  4. 4.Waiver of appeal27-50.4%
  5. 5.Acceptance of responsibility27-49.0%
  6. 6.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities23-68.9%
  7. 7.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)22-50.6%
  8. 8.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)18-40.5%
  9. 9.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program16-49.2%
  10. 10.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense15-73.2%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Thomas O. Rice

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Thomas O. Rice's 278 Zone D sentencings, 137 (49.3%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended278 cases
  • Within range
    127(45.7%)
  • Below range
    137(49.3%)
    avg −38.9% below min
  • Above range
    14(5.0%)
    avg +96.1% above max

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