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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 Money Laundering Sentences in the Southern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
The median prison term for money laundering in the Southern District of Mississippi was 50.5 months (4.2 years) in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, based on 34 people sentenced. That is higher than the 40 months for this offense type across all 94 districts. The share sent to prison was 82%, lower than th
Federal Bribery and Corruption Sentences in the Southern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
In the Southern District of Mississippi, 39 people were sentenced for bribery and corruption offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 21 months, and 82% received a prison term. Sentences were within the guideline range for 33% of these people, which is lower than the 69% for
Federal Individual Rights Offense Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
Of the 11 people sentenced under the "Individual Rights" offense type in the Northern District of Mississippi in fiscal years 2016 to 2022, 4 (36%) went to prison. Probation alone was the sentence for 5 (45%). The median prison term, for the 4 who received one, was 24 months (2 years).
Federal Stalking and Harassment Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
12 people were sentenced under the "Stalking/Harassing" offense type in the Northern District of Mississippi in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and each of the 12 received a prison term. The median was 20.5 months. For all 94 districts the median was 24 months, and 89% of people were sent to prison.
Federal Forgery, Counterfeiting, and Copyright Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
The Northern District of Mississippi sentenced 14 people under the "Forgery/Counter/Copyright" offense type in fiscal years 2016 to 2023. 7 of them (50%) were given prison terms with a median of 32 months, against a median of 17.6 months for all 94 districts. All 14 pleaded guilty.
Federal Murder Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
In the Northern District of Mississippi, 15 people were sentenced for murder offenses in fiscal years 2017 to 2025, and every one was sent to prison. The median term was 200 months (16.7 years), lower than the 240 months for all 94 districts. 2 of the 15 received a life sentence.
Federal Administration of Justice Offense Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
The Northern District of Mississippi sentenced 15 people for administration of justice offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2024. 9 (60%) were sent to prison, with a median of 27 months (2.2 years), and 6 (40%) received probation only. Every one of the 15 pleaded guilty.
Federal Environmental Offense Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
Of 22 people sentenced for environmental offenses in the Northern District of Mississippi in fiscal years 2016 to 2024, 19 (86%) received probation only, and 3 (14%) received a prison term. In all 94 districts, 28% of people in this offense type were sent to prison. A fine was ordered for 19 people
Federal Robbery Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
30 people were sentenced for robbery offenses in the Northern District of Mississippi in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 90 months (7.5 years), the same as for all 94 districts. 6 of the 30 were convicted after a trial, a larger share than the trial share in the national and di
Federal Money Laundering Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
In the Northern District of Mississippi, 22 of the 37 people sentenced for money laundering in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received a sentence below the guideline range at the government's request (59%). Only 9 (24%) were sentenced within the range. The median prison term was 60 months, compared with
Federal Assault Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
39 people were sentenced for assault offenses in the Northern District of Mississippi in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 35 (90%) received a prison term, with a median of 63 months (5.2 years), compared with 42 months for all 94 districts. Aggravated assault was the most common primary guideline.
Federal Sexual Abuse Sentences in the Northern District of Mississippi, FY2016–2025
The median prison term for the 43 people sentenced for sexual abuse offenses in the Northern District of Mississippi in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 was 180 months (15 years), the same as for all 94 districts. A mandatory minimum applied to 30 of the 43 (70%). 3 people were convicted after a trial.
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