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Definition for Wednesday Sept 24. 1. Assault 2. Aggravated Assault 3. Burglary 4.Larceny-Theft 5. Identity Theft 6. Motor Vehicle Theft 7. Arson 8. Organize Crime. Forcible Rape. … the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. Includes:
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Definition for Wednesday Sept 24 • 1. Assault • 2. Aggravated Assault • 3. Burglary • 4.Larceny-Theft • 5. Identity Theft • 6. Motor Vehicle Theft • 7. Arson • 8. Organize Crime
Forcible Rape • …the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will. • Includes: • Assault or attempt to commit rape by force or threat of force • Excludes: • Assault if victim is male • Statutory rape (without force) • Same-sex rapes • Other sex offenses
Forcible Rape: One of the most underreported violent crimes • Many victims do NOT report because they: • Think the police won’t be able to catch the suspect. • Believe that the police will be unsympathetic. • Want to avoid the embarrassment of publicity. • Fear reprisal by the rapist. • Fear additional “victimization” by court proceedings. • Want to keep family/friends from knowing.
Robbery • …the unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another by force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear. • Excludes: • Pick pocketing • Purse snatching
Robbery • Characteristics of robberies (2004): • Highway (42.8%) • Strong arm (39%) • Gun involved (42%) • Knife involved (8.7%) • Gun discharged (20%) • Robbery rates in 2004 (per 100,000): • Large cities–426.7 • Rural areas–16.7
Robbery • Most of those arrested are: • Male (90%) • Under age 25 (62%) • Minorities (56%) • Targets (2004): • Most are individuals • Banks, gas stations, convenience stores, and other businesses • Residential
Aggravated Assault • …unlawful inflicting of serious injury upon the person of another. • Includes: • Attempted assaults, especially when a deadly weapon is used • The possible use of a gun, knife, or other weapon that could result in serious injury • Excludes: • Simple assaults
Aggravated Assault • 56% clearance rate • Summer months highest number reported • February, November, and December lowest number reported • Most were committed with: • Blunt object 36% • Hands and feet 27.9% • Guns 18.3% • Knives 17.8%