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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 Prison Offense Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
In the District of Oregon, 72 people were sentenced for prison offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and all 72 pleaded guilty. The median prison term was 6 months, which is lower than the 10 months for this offense type in all 94 federal districts together.
Federal Obscenity and Other Sex Offense Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
Of the 85 people sentenced in the District of Oregon in the Commission's "Obscenity/Other Sex Offenses" category in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 82 were in cases under §2A3.5 (Failure to Register as a Sex Offender). The median prison term was 12 months, which is lower than the 18 months in all 94 fede
Federal Assault Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
In the District of Oregon, 101 people were sentenced for assault in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and the median prison term was 22 months. That is lower than the 42 months for assault in all 94 federal districts together. Within-range sentences were 37% here, compared with 48% across all districts.
Federal Sexual Abuse Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
In the District of Oregon, 114 people were sentenced in the Commission's "Sexual Abuse" category in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and 113 received a prison term. The median prison term was 168 months (14 years), which is lower than the 180 months in all 94 federal districts together. The number sentenc
Federal Money Laundering Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
In the District of Oregon, 152 people were sentenced for money laundering in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 78% received a prison term, with a median of 33 months, which is lower than the 40 months for money laundering in all 94 federal districts together. Sentences below the guideline range at the gove
Federal Child Pornography Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
In the District of Oregon, 167 people were sentenced for child pornography (images of child exploitation) offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. All 167 pleaded guilty. The median prison term was 70 months (5.8 years), which is lower than the 90 months for this offense type in all 94 federal distric
Federal Robbery Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
In the District of Oregon, 194 people were sentenced for robbery in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 50.5 months (4.2 years), which is lower than the 90 months for robbery in all 94 federal districts together. Only 15% of the sentences were within the guideline range.
Federal Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
Of 407 people sentenced for fraud, theft, or embezzlement in the District of Oregon in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 65% received a prison term and 28% received probation only. The median prison term was 21 months, which is about the same as the 20 months for this offense type in all 94 federal distric
Federal Immigration Offense Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
In the District of Oregon, 451 people were sentenced for immigration offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 4 months, which is lower than the 7 months for immigration offenses in all 94 federal districts together. The number of people sentenced each year is lower in the la
Federal Firearms Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
In the District of Oregon, 608 people were sentenced for firearms offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and 90% of them received a prison term. The median prison term was 33 months (2.8 years), which is lower than the 42 months for firearms offenses in all 94 federal districts together.
Federal Drug Trafficking Sentences in the District of Oregon, FY2016–2025
Drug trafficking was 38% of the 4,319 people sentenced in the District of Oregon in fiscal years 2016 to 2025: 1,631 people. Their median prison term was 46 months (3.8 years), which is lower than the 60 months for drug trafficking in all 94 federal districts together. Sentences within the guideline
Federal Arson Sentences in the District of Nevada, FY2016–2025
10 people were sentenced in the District of Nevada for arson in fiscal years 2017 to 2023. All 10 received a prison term, with a median of 40.5 months (3.4 years). The median for arson in all 94 federal districts together was 60 months.
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