LEGAL OUTCOMES
Sentencing & Judicial Outcomes
Empirical analysis of criminal penalties, imprisonment lengths, restitution orders, and fugitive statuses across federal computer crime prosecutions.
Key Facts
Avg Sentence
142.3 mo
11.9 years
Sentenced
24
Federal convictions
Total Restitution
$37.6 million
Court ordered
Fugitives
12
Foreign jurisdiction
- Average federal prison term across sentenced cyber defendants is 142.3 months (11.9 years).
- 24 defendants have completed sentencing in federal district courts.
- Over $37.6 million in mandatory restitution and criminal forfeiture ordered.
- 12 indicted foreign state-sponsored operators remain active fugitives outside United States jurisdiction.
Federal Sentence Duration Distribution
| Sentence Range | Number of Defendants |
|---|---|
| 1-3 Years | 5 defendants |
| 3-5 Years | 0 defendants |
| 5-10 Years | 8 defendants |
| 10-20 Years | 5 defendants |
| 20+ Years | 4 defendants |
| Life Imprisonment | 2 defendants |