Judge Timothy M. Cain — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Timothy M. Cain sits in the District of South Carolina (DSC) and granted a downward variance in 122 of 353 federal sentencings (34.6%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Timothy M. Cain, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Timothy M. Cain grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (122 below-guideline cases out of 353 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)27-43.9%
  2. 2.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense11-65.0%
  3. 3.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities9-66.1%
  4. 4.(5H1.4) Physical condition9-60.8%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse8-57.2%
  6. 6.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement7-84.4%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)7-50.9%
  8. 8.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)7-41.5%
  9. 9.(5H1.5) Previous employment record5-75.0%
  10. 10.Lack of Youthful Guidance5-27.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Timothy M. Cain

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Timothy M. Cain's 273 Zone D sentencings, 98 (35.9%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended273 cases
  • Within range
    168(61.5%)
  • Below range
    98(35.9%)
    avg −46.9% below min
  • Above range
    7(2.6%)
    avg +66.3% above max

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