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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 Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
17 people were sentenced in the "Prison Offenses" category in the Middle District of Georgia in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 16 of them (94%) received a prison term, with a median of 15 months. Across all 94 federal districts, the median was 10 months.
Federal Bribery and Corruption Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
Of 18 people sentenced in the "Bribery/Corruption" category in the Middle District of Georgia, 5 (28%) received a sentence within the guideline range, and 9 (50%) received a sentence below the range at the government's request. 16 of the 18 (89%) received a prison term, with a median of 24 months (2
Federal Assault Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
23 people were sentenced for assault offenses in the Middle District of Georgia in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 18 of them (78%) received a prison term, with a median of 64 months (5.3 years). Across all 94 federal districts, 90% of people in this offense type were sent to prison, with a median of 42
Federal Obscenity and Other Sex Offense Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
Of the 40 people sentenced in the Middle District of Georgia in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 in the "Obscenity/Other Sex Offenses" category, 36 had failure to register as a sex offender as the primary guideline. 37 of the 40 (93%) received a prison term, and the median was 18 months, the same as the na
Federal Robbery Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
All 51 people sentenced for robbery in the Middle District of Georgia in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received a prison term. The median was 72 months (6 years). Across all 94 federal districts, the median prison term for robbery was 90 months.
Federal Drug Possession Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
Most people sentenced for drug possession in the Middle District of Georgia received probation only. Of 51 people sentenced in fiscal years 2016 to 2025, 32 (63%) received probation only and 19 (37%) received a prison term, with a median of 2.6 months. Across all 94 federal districts, 68% of people
Federal Commercialized Vice Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
62 people were sentenced in the Middle District of Georgia in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 in the U.S. Sentencing Commission's "Commercialized Vice" category. 53 of them (85%) received a prison term, with a median of 20 months. The most common primary guidelines were about commercial sex and gambling.
Federal Child Pornography Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
In the Middle District of Georgia, 74 people were sentenced in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 in the U.S. Sentencing Commission's "Child Pornography" offense type, which covers child pornography (images of child exploitation) cases. 73 of them (99%) received a prison term, and the median was 78 months (6
Federal Administration of Justice Offense Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
90 people were sentenced in the "Administration of Justice" category in the Middle District of Georgia in fiscal years 2016 to 2025. 68 of them had misprision of felony as the primary guideline. 60 (67%) received a prison term, with a median of 14.1 months, compared with 12 months across all 94 dist
Federal Sexual Abuse Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
114 of the 116 people sentenced in the "Sexual Abuse" category in the Middle District of Georgia in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received a prison term. The median was 87 months (7.2 years), compared with 180 months across all 94 federal districts. 37% of the 116 were subject to a mandatory minimum.
Federal Immigration Offense Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
All 320 people sentenced for immigration offenses in the Middle District of Georgia in fiscal years 2016 to 2025 received a prison term. The median was 4.2 months, compared with 7 months across all 94 federal districts. 318 of the 320 pleaded guilty.
Federal Fraud, Theft, and Embezzlement Sentences in the Middle District of Georgia, FY2016–2025
From fiscal year 2016 to 2025, 408 people were sentenced in the Middle District of Georgia in the Sentencing Commission's "Fraud/Theft/Embezzlement" category. 284 of them (70%) received a prison term, with a median of 24 months. Across all 94 districts, 73% of people in this category were sent to pr
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