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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.
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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 Extortion and Racketeering Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
The Western District of Missouri sentenced 14 people for extortion and racketeering offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. Of them, 12 (86%) received a prison term, and the median was 15 months, compared with 30 months for all 94 federal districts.
Federal Individual Rights Offense Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Missouri, 15 people were sentenced for individual rights offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. Of them, 9 (60%) received a prison term, with a median of 45 months (3.8 years), and 8 of 14 sentences with guideline data were below the range at the government's request.
Federal Kidnapping Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
All 17 people sentenced for kidnapping in the Western District of Missouri in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received a prison term. The median was 180 months (15 years), higher than the 155 months for all 94 federal districts. Of the 17, 5 were convicted after a trial, a larger share than in the distric
Federal Other Offense Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
The U.S. Sentencing Commission lists 20 people sentenced in the Western District of Missouri in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 under its "Other" offense type. Of those, 8 (40%) received a prison term, with a median of 29 months (2.4 years), and 11 (55%) received probation only. All 20 pleaded guilty.
Federal Environmental Offense Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Missouri, 17 of 20 people (85%) sentenced for environmental offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2024 received probation only, and 2 (10%) received a prison term. Across all 94 federal districts, 28% of people in this offense type were sent to prison. A fine was ordered for 13
Federal Forgery, Counterfeiting, and Copyright Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
Of 21 people sentenced for forgery, counterfeiting, and copyright offenses in the Western District of Missouri in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 10 (48%) received a prison term and 10 (48%) received probation only. Across all 94 federal districts, 77% were sent to prison. The district median prison term
Federal Arson Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Missouri, 23 people were sentenced for arson in fiscal years 2016 to 2024. Of them, 18 (78%) received a prison term and 5 (22%) received probation only. A mandatory minimum applied to 14 of the 23 (61%).
Federal Stalking and Harassment Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
All 26 people sentenced for stalking and harassment offenses in the Western District of Missouri in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 pleaded guilty. Of them, 25 (96%) received a prison term, with a median of 30 months (2.5 years), compared with 24 months for all 94 federal districts.
Federal Assault Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Missouri, 37 people were sentenced for assault offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and 36 of them received a prison term. The median prison term was 120 months (10 years), compared with 42 months for assault across all 94 federal districts. This count covers only people
Federal Murder Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Missouri, 46 of the 47 people sentenced for murder offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 (98%) received a prison term. The median was 216 months (18 years), compared with 240 months for all 94 federal districts. 10 people received a life sentence.
Federal Obscenity and Other Sex Offense Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Missouri, 54 people were sentenced for obscenity and other sex offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and 50 of them were sentenced under the failure-to-register guideline. 50 (93%) received a prison term, with a median of 27.5 months (2.3 years). The median supervised rel
Federal Prison Offense Sentences in the Western District of Missouri, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Missouri, 57 people were sentenced for prison offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and all 57 pleaded guilty. 48% were in the highest criminal history category. 52 (91%) received a prison term, with a median of 17.7 months.
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