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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 Bribery and Corruption Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
Of 17 people sentenced for bribery or corruption in the District of Connecticut in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 9 (53%) received a prison term and 7 (41%) received probation only. The median prison term was 8 months, compared with 18 months in all 94 districts. All 17 pleaded guilty.
Federal Administration of Justice Offense Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
The District of Connecticut sentenced 20 people for administration of justice offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 12 months, the same as the median for this offense type across all 94 districts. A prison term was given to 60% of the group, and 30% received probation onl
Federal Assault Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 37 people were sentenced for assault in the District of Connecticut, and all 37 received a prison term. The median was 144 months (12 years), compared with 42 months for assault cases in all 94 districts.
Federal Child Pornography Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 50 people were sentenced in the District of Connecticut for child pornography (images of child exploitation) offenses. All 50 pleaded guilty and all 50 received a prison term. The median was 70 months, compared with 90 months in all 94 districts.
Federal Money Laundering Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
The U.S. Sentencing Commission counted 64 people sentenced for money laundering in the District of Connecticut in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 30 months, compared with 40 months in all 94 districts. Sentences were within the guideline range for 22%.
Federal Murder Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 66 people were sentenced for murder offenses in the District of Connecticut. The median prison term was 228.5 months (19 years), and 9 people received a life sentence. Of the 66, 18 were convicted after a trial, a larger share than the district's overall trial rate.
Federal Sexual Abuse Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
All 75 people sentenced for sexual abuse offenses in the District of Connecticut in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received a prison term. The median was 168 months (14 years), compared with 180 months in all 94 districts. A mandatory minimum applied to 87% of these people.
Federal Immigration Offense Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 84 people were sentenced for immigration offenses in the District of Connecticut. The median prison term was 12 months, compared with 7 months in all 94 districts. Immigration cases were 3% of the district's 3,174 sentenced people.
Federal Tax Offense Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
The U.S. Sentencing Commission counted 105 people sentenced for tax offenses in the District of Connecticut in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. Of these, 76% received a prison term, with a median of 10 months. Another 18% received probation only.
Federal Robbery Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 117 people were sentenced for robbery in the District of Connecticut. The median prison term was 77.5 months, which is lower than the 90-month median for robbery cases in all 94 districts. Robbery cases were 4% of the district's 3,174 sentenced people.
Federal Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
The U.S. Sentencing Commission counted 436 people sentenced for fraud, theft, or embezzlement in the District of Connecticut in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. Of these, 81% received a prison term, with a median of 21 months. Restitution was ordered for 83%.
Federal Firearms Sentences in the District of Connecticut, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 439 people were sentenced in federal court in the District of Connecticut for firearms offenses. The median prison term was 37 months, compared with 42 months for firearms cases in all 94 districts. Sentences were within the guideline range for 39% of these people, comp
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