Military Trial Results · Analysis
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Analysis of real court-martial records: what gets charged, how cases end, what sentences look like, how experienced the lawyers of record were, and what changed when the law did.
Every number is computed from the Military Trial Results data, built from the services' public court-martial records. Each post says how many cases it rests on, the years covered, and how we counted. Read how this data was built before citing it.
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Federal Prosecution Analysis
How do federal prosecutions compare with courts-martial? These posts use the U.S. Sentencing Commission's records of everyone sentenced in federal court and the Federal Judicial Center's records of every federal defendant whose case ended, including dismissals and acquittals, for fiscal years 2016 to 2025. They cover sentences, guilty pleas, trials and acquittals, mandatory minimums, and supervised release, offense by offense. Where a federal crime has a close counterpart in the UCMJ, the post sets the two side by side. Where it doesn't, the post reports the federal numbers on their own. For how military law has moved toward the federal system, start with Military Moves Toward Sentencing Guidelines to Mirror the Federal System.
Latest Analysis
Federal Administration of Justice Offense Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
The Eastern District of Pennsylvania sentenced 39 people for administration of justice offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, which is less than 1% of its 5,462 people. 29 (74%) received a prison term, and the median was 12 months, the same as in all 94 federal districts.
Federal Bribery and Corruption Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania sentenced 97 people for bribery and corruption offenses. 67 (69%) received a prison term, and the median was 18 months, the same as for all 94 federal districts. A fine was ordered for 53%.
Federal Money Laundering Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
The Eastern District of Pennsylvania sentenced 169 people for money laundering in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 152 (90%) received a prison term, and the median was 42.5 months (3.5 years). 57% of sentences were below the guideline range at the government's request.
Federal Sexual Abuse Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
All 183 people sentenced for sexual abuse offenses in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received a prison term. The median was 240 months (20 years), compared with 180 months for this offense type in all 94 federal districts. 4 people received a life sentence.
Federal Tax Offense Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania sentenced 183 people for tax offenses. 139 (76%) received a prison term, and the median was 12 months. Restitution was ordered for 175 people (96%), and 83% were in the lowest criminal history category.
Federal Child Pornography Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
In the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 184 people were sentenced for child pornography (images of child exploitation) offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 182 (99%) received a prison term, and the median was 120 months (10 years), compared with 90 months in all 94 federal districts.
Federal Robbery Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
In the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 474 people were sentenced for robbery in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and 468 (99%) received a prison term. The median prison term was 108 months (9 years), compared with 90 months for robbery in all 94 federal districts and 42 months for all offenses in this d
Federal Immigration Offense Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
In the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 524 people were sentenced for immigration offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, which is 10% of the district's 5,462 people. The median prison term was 12 months, and more than 99% pleaded guilty. 68% of guilty pleas were straight pleas with no written plea
Federal Firearms Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania sentenced 691 people for firearms offenses, which is 13% of all 5,462 people sentenced in the district. 91% received a prison term, with a median of 46 months (3.8 years). Only 37% of sentences were within the guideline range.
Federal Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
In the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1,096 people were sentenced for fraud, theft, and embezzlement in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, which is 20% of the 5,462 people sentenced in the district. 72% received a prison term, with a median of 18 months. Restitution was ordered for 87%.
Federal Drug Trafficking Sentences in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, FY2016–2025
Drug trafficking made up 28% of the 5,462 people sentenced in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. Of the 1,512 people sentenced for it, 95% received a prison term, and the median prison term was 60 months (5 years), the same as in all 94 federal districts.
Federal Prison Offense Sentences in the Western District of New York, FY2016–2025
11 people were sentenced for prison offenses in the Western District of New York in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 10 of them (91%) received a prison term, and the median prison term was 14.5 months. In all 94 federal districts, the median for this offense type was 10 months.
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