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Violent Crime Decrease and TV

By Steven Rodriguez

An editorial from one of our guest writers… Great news! Violent crime in the U.S. has decreased by almost 60% since 1993. As a former law student, I’m wondering why. First, I must say I’m a bit surprised that the decrease is so significant. Considering the slap on the wrist some violent crimes receive (assault and battery is usually a mere misdemeanor), and considering how full our country’s prisons are already, I would expect the crime rate to stay about the same. No one knows the answer, but some speculate that the police are doing a more thorough job because of the terrorism hoopla. I’m thinking it has more to do with the criminals’ mindsets. If criminals watch T.V. as much as everyone else, they’ve seen all the crime shows that are on almost every major channel...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on January 08, 2008 (boomark / email).