America 1990-1999: Law and Justice Research Article from American Decades

This Study Guide consists of approximately 103 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of America 1990-1999.

America 1990-1999: Law and Justice Research Article from American Decades

This Study Guide consists of approximately 103 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of America 1990-1999.
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Offenses Total Number (105, 790) Percentage
Violent Offenses 35,357 33.4%
Murder/manslaughter 1,927 1.8
Violent sex offense 5,590 5.3
Robbery 9,451 8.9
Aggravated assault 9,530 9.0
Simple assault 6,630 6.3
Others 2,229 2.1
Property Offenses 31,991 30.2
Household burglary 12,56O 11 . 9
Motor vehicle theft 6,525 6.2
Theft 7,294 6.9
Others 5,612 5.2
D r u g O f f e n s e s 9,286 8.8
Public order offenses (a) 9,718 9.2
Probation or parole violation 12,549 11.9
Other Offenses (b)   6.5

(a) Includes driving under the influence, obstruction of justice, weapons offenses, and others

(b) Includes curfew violations, running away, truancy, underage alcohol offenses, and others

Source:

Catherine A Gallagher, Juvenile Offenders in Residential Placement 1997 (Washington, D C US Justice Department, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, March 1999)

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