Judge Malachy E. Mannion — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Malachy E. Mannion sits in the Middle District of Pennsylvania (MDPA) and granted a downward variance in 148 of 289 federal sentencings (51.2%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Malachy E. Mannion, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Malachy E. Mannion grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (148 below-guideline cases out of 289 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)49-48.9%
  2. 2.Rehabilitation34-63.0%
  3. 3.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities33-62.0%
  4. 4.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)23-40.4%
  5. 5.Lack of Youthful Guidance21-44.4%
  6. 6.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)20-47.7%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)19-49.0%
  8. 8.(5H1.5) Previous employment record18-64.8%
  9. 9.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse18-45.3%
  10. 10.Remorse16-63.4%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Malachy E. Mannion

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Malachy E. Mannion's 224 Zone D sentencings, 122 (54.5%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended224 cases
  • Within range
    99(44.2%)
  • Below range
    122(54.5%)
    avg −36.0% below min
  • Above range
    3(1.3%)
    avg +82.5% above max

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