Firearms Violence and the Michigan Felony Firearm Law: Detroit, 1976-1978
The purpose of this study was to estimate the impact of the
Michigan Firearm Law on the processing of defendants in Detroit's
Recorder's Court. Most variables in the study focus on the defendant
and on court processing decisions made at different stages. Special
attention was given to determining the presence and use of firearms
and other weapons in each offense. Variables included are gender and
race of the defendant, original charges, type of counsel, amount of
bail, felony firearm charged, number of convictions, race of the
victim, firearm used, judge, and sentence.
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Firearms Violence and the Michigan Felony Firearm Law: Detroit, 1976-1978
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| description | The purpose of this study was to estimate the impact of the Michigan Firearm Law on the processing of defendants in Detroit's Recorder's Court. Most variables in the study focus on the defendant and on court processing decisions made at different stages. Special attention was given to determining the presence and use of firearms and other weapons in each offense. Variables included are gender and race of the defendant, original charges, type of counsel, amount of bail, felony firearm charged, number of convictions, race of the victim, firearm used, judge, and sentence. |
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| title | Firearms Violence and the Michigan Felony Firearm Law: Detroit, 1976-1978 |
