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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 Tax Offense Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
27 people were sentenced for tax offenses in the Western District of Arkansas in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 18 (67%) received a prison term, with a median of 18 months. All 27 pleaded guilty, and all 27 were ordered to pay restitution.
Federal Obscenity and Other Sex Offense Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
37 people were sentenced in the Western District of Arkansas in the "Obscenity/Other Sex Offenses" category in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 36 (97%) received a prison term, with a median of 27 months. That median is higher than the 18 months for all 94 districts.
Federal Other Offense Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Arkansas, 38 people were sentenced in the U.S. Sentencing Commission's "Other" offense type in fiscal years 2016 to 2023. 23 (61%) received probation only, and 10 (26%) received a prison term. The median prison term for those 10 people was 0.7 months.
Federal Money Laundering Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
The Western District of Arkansas sentenced 48 people for money laundering in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 45 (94%) received a prison term, with a median of 108 months, or 9 years. That median is higher than the 40 months for money laundering in all 94 federal districts.
Federal Sexual Abuse Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Arkansas, 91 people were sentenced for sexual abuse offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and all 91 received a prison term. The median was 234 months, or 19.5 years. 5 people received a life sentence.
Federal Child Pornography Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
All 113 people sentenced for child pornography (images of child exploitation) offenses in the Western District of Arkansas in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received a prison term. The median was 83 months, which is lower than the 90 months for all 94 districts. 77% of sentences were below the guideline
Federal Immigration Offense Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
Of the 159 people sentenced for immigration offenses in the Western District of Arkansas in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 154 (97%) received a prison term. The median prison term was 10 months, which is higher than the 7 months for all 94 federal districts. All 159 pleaded guilty.
Federal Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Arkansas, 207 people were sentenced for fraud, theft, or embezzlement in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 130 of them (63%) received a prison term, and the median prison term was 24 months. Across all 94 federal districts, 73% of people in this offense type went to prison, and t
Federal Firearms Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Arkansas, 287 people were sentenced for firearms offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and 280 (98%) received a prison term. The median prison term was 57 months (4.8 years), which is higher than the 42 months for all 94 districts. A fine was ordered for 78 people (27%).
Federal Drug Trafficking Sentences in the Western District of Arkansas, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Arkansas, 1,069 people were sentenced for drug trafficking in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and 1,067 (more than 99%) received a prison term. The median prison term was 96 months (8 years), which is higher than the 60 months for all 94 districts. Drug trafficking was 49% of t
Federal Environmental Offense Sentences in the Western District of Wisconsin, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Wisconsin, 13 people were sentenced for environmental offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2023. 10 (77%) received probation only, and 3 (23%) received a prison term. For all 94 districts, 28% were sent to prison.
Federal Obscenity and Other Sex Offense Sentences in the Western District of Wisconsin, FY2016–2025
In the Western District of Wisconsin, 14 people were sentenced for obscenity and other sex offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2024. 13 (93%) received a prison term, with a median of 22 months. For all 94 districts the median was 18 months.
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