Judge Mark Christopher Scarsi — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Mark Christopher Scarsi sits in the Central District of California (CDCA) and granted a downward variance in 30 of 56 federal sentencings (53.6%) from FY2021–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Mark Christopher Scarsi, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Mark Christopher Scarsi grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (30 below-guideline cases out of 56 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)13-37.3%
  2. 2.(5K2.0) General aggravating or mitigating circumstance8-62.3%
  3. 3.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities7-39.5%
  4. 4.Mule/Role in the offense6-61.0%
  5. 5.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse6-43.5%
  6. 6.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense5-47.2%
  7. 7.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)5-45.5%
  8. 8.Remorse5-34.6%
  9. 9.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)4-56.1%
  10. 10.Charitable Service/Good Works (aggregated reason)3-68.2%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Mark Christopher Scarsi

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Mark Christopher Scarsi's 51 Zone D sentencings, 28 (54.9%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended51 cases
  • Within range
    19(37.3%)
  • Below range
    28(54.9%)
    avg −39.7% below min
  • Above range
    4(7.8%)
    avg +75.7% above max

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