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For 2012, the US Department of Justice reported a 93% conviction rate.




Candian numbers, in case anyone is curious:

In 2013/2014, 63% of all cases completed in adult criminal court resulted in a finding of guilt. This proportion has remained relatively stable over the past ten years. In 2013/2014, 32% of all completed cases were stayed or withdrawn, and 4% of cases were acquitted. The remaining 1% of completed cases resulted in another type of decision, such as the accused was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder.

Source: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/85-002-x/2015001/article/14226-...




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