Law and Crime Facts

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    There have been over 7,200 acts of terrorism against the US over the last 15 years.
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    The 'v' in the name of a court case does not stand for 'versus', but for 'and' (in civil proceedings) or 'against' (in criminal proceedings).
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    Pretty Boy Floyd
    Pretty Boy Floyd
    A bank robber named "Pretty Boy" Charles Floyd reportedly destroyed mortgage papers on heists, freeing hundreds of people from property debt.
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    Most burglaries occur during the daytime!
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    Organized crime is estimated to account for 10% of the United States' national income.
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    About 1 in 30 people, in the U.S., are in jail, on probation, or on parole!
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    The most common time for a bank robbery is Friday, between 9 and 11 a.m. The least likely time is Wednesday, between 3 and 6 p.m.
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    It has been reported that rich people in China can hire "body doubles" to serve their prison time.
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