Sentencing Guidelines Overview for Kansas City, MO - FY 2014
The presentation provides insights into sentencing trends in Kansas City, focusing on departures and variances in relation to the guideline range for the fiscal year 2014. Data from the 2014 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics is utilized to analyze the position of sentences for non-government cases in the region, shedding light on how sentences align with the stipulated guideline ranges. Additionally, the importance of the Statement of Reasons (SOR) in ensuring effective appellate review and consideration of relevant statutes governing sentencing is emphasized.
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Departures and Variances Kansas City, MO February 25, 2016
2 Position of Sentences in Relation to Guideline Range National - FY 2014 Non- Govt Below 21.4% Within Guideline Range 46.0% 5K3.1 & Other Govt 17.6% 5K1.1 12.8% Above Guideline Range 2.2% SOURCE: 2014 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics; 75,836 Cases Sentenced
3 Position of Sentences in Relation to Guideline Range Western Missouri - FY 2014 Non- Govt Below 25.6% Within Guideline Range 41.7% 5K3.1 & Other Govt 8.2% 5K1.1 21.3% Above Guideline Range 3.1% SOURCE: 2014 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics; 830 Cases Sentenced
4 Position of Sentences in Relation to Guideline Range Kansas - FY 2014 Non- Govt Below 13.6% Within Guideline Range 37.3% 5K3.1 & Other Govt 26.3% 5K1.1 19.6% Above Guideline Range 3.1% SOURCE: 2014 Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics; 675 Cases Sentenced
5 Statement of Reasons Form AO Form 245(b) www.ussc.gov (202) 502-4545 @theusscgov pubaffairs@ussc.gov
6 Statement of Reasons Form (SOR) Page 2, Section V
7 Statement of Reasons Form (cont.)
8 Statement of Reasons Form (cont.) The History and Characteristics of the Defendant
9 Importance of the SOR U.S. v. Duke, 788 F.3d 392 (5th Cir. 2015) Allows for effective appellate review Satisfies the Court of Appeals that the Court properly considered the defendant s arguments Demonstrates that the Court properly considered the relevant statutes governing sentencing Explains why the District Court chose a particular sentence The Commission extracts important data *Note: if filed with the Court, it is filed under seal*
10 www.ussc.gov (202) 502-4545 @theusscgov pubaffairs@ussc.gov
