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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 Kidnapping Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
Of the 21 people sentenced for kidnapping in the Western District of Tennessee in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, all 21 received prison and 2 received a life sentence. The median prison term was 151 months (12.6 years), compared with 155 months in all 94 federal districts.
Federal Obscenity and Other Sex Offense Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 23 people were sentenced in the Western District of Tennessee under the Commission's offense type "Obscenity/Other Sex Offenses." All 23 received prison, with a median term of 18 months, the same as the median across all 94 federal districts. Of the 23, 21 were sentence
Federal Tax Offense Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
The U.S. Sentencing Commission data lists 24 people sentenced for tax offenses in the Western District of Tennessee, and 19 (79%) received prison. The median prison term was 12 months, shorter than the 15.1 months for tax cases in all 94 districts. Restitution was ordered for 22 of the 24 (92%).
Federal Murder Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 34 people were sentenced for murder offenses in the Western District of Tennessee. The median prison term was 281 months (23.4 years), and 6 people received a life sentence. In all 94 federal districts, the median was 240 months.
Federal Child Pornography Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 44 people were sentenced for child pornography offenses in the Western District of Tennessee. All 44 received prison, with a median prison term of 97 months, compared with 90 months across all 94 federal districts.
Federal Administration of Justice Offense Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
Of 44 people sentenced for administration of justice offenses in the Western District of Tennessee in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 34 (77%) received a prison term and 8 (18%) received probation only. The median prison term was 12 months, the same as in all 94 federal districts together.
Federal Prison Offense Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
Of the 50 people sentenced for prison offenses in the Western District of Tennessee in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, all 50 pleaded guilty and all 50 received prison. The median prison term was 8.2 months, compared with 10 months across all 94 federal districts.
Federal Sexual Abuse Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
All 53 people sentenced for sexual abuse offenses in the Western District of Tennessee in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received prison. The median prison term was 260 months (21.7 years), compared with 180 months in all 94 federal districts. A mandatory minimum applied to 49 of the 53 (92%).
Federal Money Laundering Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 63 people were sentenced for money laundering in the Western District of Tennessee, and 60 (95%) received prison. The median prison term was 51 months, compared with 40 months in all 94 districts. Sentences were within the guideline range for 32%.
Federal Assault Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
Assault cases in the Western District of Tennessee ended in prison for all 82 people sentenced in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. The median prison term was 104 months (8.7 years), compared with 42 months for assault cases in all 94 federal districts.
Federal Immigration Offense Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
In fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 97 people were sentenced for immigration offenses in the Western District of Tennessee. The median prison term was 6 months, and 96 of the 97 (99%) pleaded guilty. For immigration cases in all 94 federal districts, the median prison term was 7 months.
Federal Robbery Sentences in the Western District of Tennessee, FY2016–2025
All 337 people sentenced for robbery in the Western District of Tennessee in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received a prison term. The median was 121 months (10.1 years), compared with 90 months for all 94 districts. A mandatory minimum prison term applied to 249 of the 337 people (74%).
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