CrimeSentences reviews publicly available completed criminal cases to show what courts actually imposed in selected reported matters. We prioritize court records, district attorney releases and government sources.
Observed outcomes are not statutory ranges
“Lowest observed” and “highest observed” describe only the completed cases listed in an article. They are not legal minimums, maximums, averages or predictions.
Selection limits
Publicly reported sentencing cases are not a representative sample of every prosecution. Results depend on the conviction, record, plea or verdict, enhancements, injuries, weapon use and other case-specific facts.
This site provides general information, not legal advice.