Tag Archives: Crime Statistics

Florida Bill would Ban Doctors from asking about Guns

The Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A bill that would prohibit doctors from asking patients if they own guns or denying treatment if patients refuse to answer questions about gun ownership earned its first approval. The Senate Justice Committee voted … Continue reading

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Man Shot in NE Denver Home Invasion; Castle Doctrine

The DENVER POST By Kieran Nicholson Posted: 02/11/2011 09:42:03 AM MST,  Updated: 02/11/2011 09:49:19 AM MST A man was shot in northeast Denver last night during a home invasion, police said. The incident happened at about 8 p.m. at 3540 High St., … Continue reading

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Letter to NM State Senators Urging Support for SB220; Castle Doctrine

Dear Senators, I am very pleased that New Mexico is poised to become one of over 30 states to look at and pass “Castle Doctrine” legislation.  I am writing to ask for your support and vote to pass this bill. … Continue reading

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E-mail from a Friend on “More Guns Less Crime” by John Lott

E-mail letter dated 2-16-11: Winston, I just finished reading “More Guns Less Crime” by John Lott.  It is a very dense statistical analysis of crime trends in relation to concealed carry laws.  If you can tolerate the densely boring statistics … Continue reading

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States Seek Prison Breaks – WSJ.com: Crime Rate Will Be Going Up Soon!

In Hunt for Savings, Officials Release Inmates While Boosting Probation and Parole By GARY FIELDS And NATHAN KOPPEL States seeking to save money are beefing up probation and parole programs to reduce the number of prison inmates, as well as … Continue reading

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Criminals Amongst Us….Living in your Neighborhood!!

Just type in a street name at the top of the form & your whole neighborhood map will pop up. Every place you see a RED BALLOON or RED THUMB TACK is the home of a “Convicted Felon!! Just place … Continue reading

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ONLY 35 States (70%) Have Death Penalty for Murder!!

States With and Without the Death Penalty Death Row State by State Information STATES WITH THE DEATH PENALTY Other State Information: State by State Information Summary of States’ Death Penalty Statutes Clemency Process by State Murder Rates by Stat Alabama … Continue reading

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Oregon Murder Sentencing Statistics: 1990 – 1995

Summary of 34 murder sentences for murders committed between 11/24/1990 and 4/25/1995 and sentenced under sentencing guidelines: Average sentence: 200 months (16.6 years, 13.3 after “good time”) Minimum sentence: 66 months (5.5 years, 4.4 after “good time”) Maximum sentence: 388 … Continue reading

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Recidivism Definition; Law Abiding Citizens are at Risk

RECIDIVISM: The behavior of a repeat or habitual criminal. A measurement of the rate at which offenders commit other crimes, either by arrest or conviction baselines, after being released from incarceration. Both state and federal laws have been enacted in … Continue reading

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Homicide Trends in the U.S. Long Term Trends and Patterns

Homicide rates recently declined to levels last seen in the late 1960’s The homicide rate nearly doubled from the mid 1960’s to the late 1970’s. In 1980, it peaked at 10.2 per 100,000 population and subsequently fell off to 7.9 … Continue reading

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