Prior Convictions Research Articles

What Constitutes Recidivism

has a variety of meanings which are frequently used interchangeably with the result that statements or conclusions must be carefully explained and qualified. Because of this, the findings become vitiated and tend to create a morass which lacks clarity and hinders progress. In his report to the American Law Institute, Professor Sellin states Recidivism is unfortunately a term which lacks clear connotations.2 He then proceeds to consider it from three different aspects-prior commitment, prior conviction, and prior arrest. Each of these definitions relates to different data and has different significance and implications. This paper is intended to focus attention on these varying concepts and to contribute toward agreement on one measure as the basis of determining recidivism. It is hoped that such uniformity of definition will then be accepted by all official bodies. There will then no longer be different connotations, and the accumulated material will be of assistance in research that will help in the development of plans of treatment of offenders.

Evidence: Impeaching Witness by Showing Prior Conviction on Which Appeal Is Pending

Evidence: Impeaching Witness by Showing Prior Conviction on Which Appeal Is Pending

Habitual Criminal Statutes: The Requirement of Prior Convictions

Habitual Criminal Statutes: The Requirement of Prior Convictions

Criminal Law and Procedure: Habitual Criminal Act: Prior Convictions: Pleading and Trial

Criminal Law and Procedure: Habitual Criminal Act: Prior Convictions: Pleading and Trial

Criminal Law. Trial. Prosecutor's Use of Prior Conviction to Show Defendant's Type

Criminal Law. Trial. Prosecutor's Use of Prior Conviction to Show Defendant's Type

Criminal Law. Conviction under Plea of Non Vult as Prior Conviction

Criminal Law. Conviction under Plea of Non Vult as Prior Conviction

Evidence. Judicial Notice. Authentication of Foreign Fingerprint Certificate Showing Prior Convictions

Evidence. Judicial Notice. Authentication of Foreign Fingerprint Certificate Showing Prior Convictions

Prior Conviction as a Bar to a Civil Suit to Collect a Penalty

Prior Conviction as a Bar to a Civil Suit to Collect a Penalty

Criminal Law: Witnesses: Pardon: Pardon Is Admissible When Credibility Is Impeached by a Prior Conviction

Criminal Law: Witnesses: Pardon: Pardon Is Admissible When Credibility Is Impeached by a Prior Conviction

Evidence. Prior Convictions Inadmissible to Show Reputation

Evidence. Prior Convictions Inadmissible to Show Reputation

The Admissibility in Evidence of a Prior Conviction in a Subsequent Civil Suit

The Admissibility in Evidence of a Prior Conviction in a Subsequent Civil Suit

Criminal Law. Intoxicating Liquors. Prior Conviction under State Statute Does Not Bar Prosecution under National Prohibition Act

Criminal Law. Intoxicating Liquors. Prior Conviction under State Statute Does Not Bar Prosecution under National Prohibition Act

Criminal Law. Intoxicating Liquors. Prior Conviction or Acquittal as Bar to Subsequent Prosecution in a Different Court

Criminal Law. Intoxicating Liquors. Prior Conviction or Acquittal as Bar to Subsequent Prosecution in a Different Court

Evidence. Prior Conviction of Accused

Evidence. Prior Conviction of Accused