Judge William Paul Johnson — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge William Paul Johnson sits in the District of New Mexico (DNM) and granted a downward variance in 90 of 154 federal sentencings (58.4%) from FY2013–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge William Paul Johnson, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge William Paul Johnson grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (90 below-guideline cases out of 154 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement40-45.3%
  2. 2.(5K3.1) Early Disposition. Fast Track program9-22.8%
  3. 3.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse7-47.4%
  4. 4.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)7-47.3%
  5. 5.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)6-63.9%
  6. 6.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities5-49.9%
  7. 7.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)5-30.0%
  8. 8.Lack of Youthful Guidance4-65.8%
  9. 9.Cooperation without motion (not §5K1.1) (aggregated reason)4-48.1%
  10. 10.Remorse3-59.7%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge William Paul Johnson

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge William Paul Johnson's 138 Zone D sentencings, 83 (60.1%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended138 cases
  • Within range
    47(34.1%)
  • Below range
    83(60.1%)
    avg −39.2% below min
  • Above range
    8(5.8%)
    avg +22.6% above max

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