Judge William Shaw Stickman — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge William Shaw Stickman sits in the Western District of Pennsylvania (WDPA) and granted a downward variance in 29 of 80 federal sentencings (36.3%) from FY2021–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge William Shaw Stickman, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge William Shaw Stickman grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (29 below-guideline cases out of 80 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement11-48.6%
  2. 2.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)10-48.6%
  3. 3.Acceptance of responsibility8-38.5%
  4. 4.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse5-59.4%
  5. 5.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense4-65.8%
  6. 6.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)4-65.8%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities4-62.9%
  8. 8.(5H1.6) Community ties3-100.0%
  9. 9.(5K2.20) Aberrant Behavior3-100.0%
  10. 10.Nonviolent Offense3-100.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge William Shaw Stickman

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge William Shaw Stickman's 58 Zone D sentencings, 22 (37.9%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended58 cases
  • Within range
    33(56.9%)
  • Below range
    22(37.9%)
    avg −41.7% below min
  • Above range
    3(5.2%)
    avg +27.0% above max

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