Variables

N

Percent

Crime Scene Situation

Domestic Fight

15

31.3

Commission of Another Crime

11

22.9

Drug-Induced Rage

3

6.3

Accessory to a Homicide

4

8.3

Altercation

6

12.5

Victim of Attempted Sexual Assault

3

6.3

Parenting

3

6.3

Random Act of Violence

3

6.3

Total

48

100.0

Cause of Death

Stabbing

23

47.9

Gunshot

12

25.0

Strangulation

0

--

Poisoning

0

--

Other

13

27.1

Total

48

100.0

Plea

Charges Dropped

4

8.3

Not Guilty

16

33.3

Guilty

28

58.3

Total

48

100.0

Court Proceedings

Open Plea Bargain

6

12.5

Negotiated Plea Bargain

16

33.3

Degree of Guilt Hearing

8

16.7

Waiver (Bench) Trial

13

27.1

Jury Trial

3

6.3

Charges Dropped

2

4.2

Total

48

100.0

Adjudication

Charges Dropped

4

8.3

Not Guilty

5

10.4

Guilty

39

81.3

Total

48

100.0

Sentence

None

8

16.7

Time Served + Probation

6

12.5

11 - 36 Months in Prison

14

29.2

3 - 40 Years in Prison

16

33.3

Life in Prison

4

8.3

Total

48

100.0