V20: HIGHEST CHARGE CONVITED
Text: WAS RESPONDENT'S SENTENCE CHARGE LOWER THAN INDICTMENT CHARGE
Notes: THIS VARIABLE RELATES TO THE CHARGE MADE AGAINST THE RESPONDENT WHEN S/HE WAS FIRST BROUGH BEFORE THE FELONY COURT. IT IS NOT RELATED TO ARREST CHARGES. IF CONVICTION IS ON A LOWER CHARGE THAN ORIGINAL FELONY COURT CHARGE, THEN THERE IS A CHARGE REDUCTION.
| Value | Label | Unweighted Frequency | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YES, CHARGE REDUCTION | 62 | 5.1% |
| 3 | NO, NO CHARGE REDUCTION | 1,142 | 94.9% |
| Missing Data | |||
| 9 | NOT ASCERTAINABLE FROM INFORMATION ON THE RECORD | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,204 | 100% |
Based upon 1,204 valid cases out of 1,204 total cases.
Location: 49-49 (width: 1; decimal: 0)
Variable Type: numeric
(Range of) Valid Data Values: 1 thru 3
(Range of) Missing Values: 9
Notes
Source: This variable was taken from: Penal Code Citations: Sentencing in 18 American Felony Courts, 1983.
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Disclaimer: The frequencies for this variable may not be weighted. They are purely descriptive and may not be representative of the study population. Please use with caution and consult the study documentation.