Judge William Scott Hardy — Federal Sentencing Patterns

U.S. District Judge William Scott Hardy sits in the Western District of Pennsylvania (WDPA) and granted a downward variance in 34 of 62 federal sentencings (54.8%) from FY2021–FY2025. This page shows aggregate sentencing patterns for Judge William Scott Hardy, including the most common reasons cited on the Statement of Reasons (SOR) for granting a downward variance.

Top reasons Judge William Scott Hardy grants downward variances

Reasons included across all guideline chapters (34 below-guideline cases out of 62 cases identified)

ReasonCasesAvg % Below Min
  1. 1.Reduce Disparity (aggregated reason)26-44.7%
  2. 2.Remorse18-39.4%
  3. 3.Lack of Youthful Guidance16-43.6%
  4. 4.Mental and Emotional Conditions (aggregated reason)14-45.7%
  5. 5.Rehabilitation12-39.4%
  6. 6.(5H1.4) Drug dependence and alcohol abuse11-39.6%
  7. 7.(5H1.6) Family ties and responsibilities10-31.8%
  8. 8.(5H1.1) Age (Defendant's youth or old age)7-43.6%
  9. 9.Provide Restitution to any victims of the offense7-35.8%
  10. 10.(5H1.5) Previous employment record7-28.5%

Zone D sentencing variance — Judge William Scott Hardy

Imprisonment-only recommended sentencing zone (offense level 14+ at any criminal history). Of Judge William Scott Hardy's 53 Zone D sentencings, 32 (60.4%) fell below range.

Zone D · imprisonment recommended53 cases
  • Within range
    19(35.8%)
  • Below range
    32(60.4%)
    avg −41.4% below min
  • Above range
    2(3.8%)
    avg +9.7% above max

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