Military Trial Results · Analysis
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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 Robbery Sentences in the District of Nebraska, FY2016–2025
131 people were sentenced for robbery offenses in the District of Nebraska in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and all 131 received a prison term. The median was 108 months, compared with 90 months for robbery in all 94 federal districts. 39% of sentences were within the guideline range.
Federal Sexual Abuse Sentences in the District of Nebraska, FY2016–2025
160 people were sentenced for sexual abuse offenses in the District of Nebraska in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and all 160 received a prison term. The median prison term was 144 months, compared with 180 months for this offense type in all 94 federal districts. 4 received a life sentence.
Federal Child Pornography Sentences in the District of Nebraska, FY2016–2025
277 people were sentenced for child pornography (images of child exploitation) offenses in the District of Nebraska in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 84 months, compared with 90 months in all 94 federal districts. A mandatory minimum applied to 74%, and 44% were sentenced belo
Federal Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Sentences in the District of Nebraska, FY2016–2025
413 people were sentenced for fraud, theft, or embezzlement offenses in the District of Nebraska in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 70% received a prison term and 25% received probation only. The median prison term was 12 months, compared with 20 months for this offense type in all 94 federal districts.
Federal Firearms Sentences in the District of Nebraska, FY2016–2025
487 people were sentenced for firearms offenses in the District of Nebraska in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 36 months, compared with 42 months for firearms cases in all 94 federal districts. 50% of sentences were within the guideline range, and 27% were below it without a go
Federal Immigration Offense Sentences in the District of Nebraska, FY2016–2025
In the District of Nebraska, 790 people were sentenced for immigration offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 4.9 months, compared with 7 months for immigration cases in all 94 federal districts. 786 of the 790 pleaded guilty, and 99% received a prison term.
Federal Drug Trafficking Sentences in the District of Nebraska, FY2016–2025
A mandatory minimum prison term applied to 1,699 of the 2,023 people (84%) sentenced for drug trafficking in the District of Nebraska in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 92 months, compared with 60 months for drug trafficking in all 94 districts. Drug trafficking made up 41% of
Federal Obscenity and Other Sex Offense Sentences in the District of Minnesota, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, the District of Minnesota sentenced 16 people for obscenity and other sex offenses, and 14 of them were sentenced under the guideline for failure to register as a sex offender. All 16 received a prison term, with a median of 22.5 months, compared with 18 months in all 9
Federal National Defense Offense Sentences in the District of Minnesota, FY2016–2025
In the District of Minnesota, 1 of 19 people sentenced for national defense offenses received a sentence within the guideline range, compared with 36% in all 94 districts. The median prison term was 42 months (3.5 years), higher than the 24 months for this offense type in all districts. All 19 plead
Federal Prison Offense Sentences in the District of Minnesota, FY2016–2025
The District of Minnesota sentenced 22 people for prison offenses in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, and all 22 received a prison term. The median prison term was 12 months, compared with 10 months for the same offense type in all 94 federal districts. All 22 pleaded guilty, and none had a mandatory mini
Federal Administration of Justice Offense Sentences in the District of Minnesota, FY2016–2025
23 people in the District of Minnesota were sentenced in the Commission's "Administration of Justice" offense type in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 70% received a prison term, with a median of 18 months, which is higher than the 12 months for this offense type in all 94 federal districts together. 22 p
Federal Arson Sentences in the District of Minnesota, FY2016–2025
The records list 25 people sentenced for arson in the District of Minnesota, all in fiscal years 2021 to 2025. 92% received a prison term, with a median of 52 months (4.3 years). The median for arson in all 94 federal districts together was 60 months.
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