This article refers to
crime in the
U.S. state of
Georgia.
Statistics
In the period between 1877 and 1950, the state was the site of at least 586
lynchings
Lynching is an extrajudicial killing by a group. It is most often used to characterize informal public executions by a mob in order to punish an alleged transgressor, punish a convicted transgressor, or intimidate people. It can also be an ex ...
of black people, the most of any state.
In 2008, there were 434,560 crimes reported in Georgia, including 650 murders, 387,009 property crimes, and 2,344 rapes.
Capital punishment laws
Capital punishment is applied in this state.
Up until 2009, juvenile offenders could be charged as adults for crimes called the
seven deadly sins.
See also
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Crime in Atlanta
Crime in Atlanta, Georgia is above the national median and has been a major problem for the city since the middle 20th century.
Atlanta’s public safety improvement between 2001 and 2009 occurred at more than twice the rate of the rest of the co ...
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Gangs in Georgia
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Law of Georgia (U.S. state)
The law of the U.S. state of Georgia consists of several levels, including constitutional, statutory, and regulatory law, as well as case law and local law. The ''Official Code of Georgia Annotated'' forms the general statutory law.
Sources
The ...
References
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