Judge Mark L. Wolf — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge Mark L. Wolf sits in the District of Massachusetts (DMA) and granted a downward variance in 119 of 195 federal sentencings (61.0%) from FY2012–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge Mark L. Wolf, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge Mark L. Wolf grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (119 below-guideline cases out of 195 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Criminal History Issues (aggregated reason)26-44.9%
  2. 2.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities17-49.7%
  3. 3.Low Likelihood of Recidivism14-52.3%
  4. 4.Pursuant to a NONbinding (or unknown type) plea agreement13-33.5%
  5. 5.Rehabilitation11-65.3%
  6. 6.Cooperation without motion (not §5K1.1) (aggregated reason)10-65.3%
  7. 7.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse9-43.6%
  8. 8.Remorse9-40.7%
  9. 9.(5H1.4) Physical condition7-71.8%
  10. 10.Time Served7-39.0%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge Mark L. Wolf

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge Mark L. Wolf's 149 Zone D sentencings, 104 (69.8%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended149 cases
  • Within range
    36(24.2%)
  • Below range
    104(69.8%)
    avg −42.9% below min
  • Above range
    9(6.0%)
    avg +11.9% above max

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