NCJ Number
174589
Date Published
1997
Length
24 pages
Annotation
This report summarizes the characteristics of 20 offenses in South Australia in terms of the numbers reported to the police between 1982 and 1996, the number of charges laid by police in 1996, charge outcomes for cases processed in adult courts during 1996, the sentences, and average fines and prison sentences.
Abstract
The analysis covered murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, fatalities related to motor vehicles, major assault, other assault, rape, indecent assault, armed robbery, and unarmed robbery. The data also covered fraud and misappropriation, breaking and entering, larceny or illegal use of a motor vehicle, retail theft, property damage from arson, property damage not caused by arson, drug use or possession for use, drug selling or possession for sale, growing or making drugs, and drunk driving. Figures and explanation of the methodology used