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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2010 Apr 12.
Published in final edited form as: Law Enforc Exec Forum. 2009 Jun;9(2):47–59.

Table 3. Lifetime Arrest Histories—by Major Crime Category and Significant Subcategories—of Substance Using Participants in Miami's Club Scene (N = 601)1.

n %
Property Crimes 180 30.0
 Larceny/theft 72 12.0
 Shoplifting 52 8.7
 Burglary 73 12.1
 Stolen goods 22 3.7
 Motor vehicle theft 45 7.5
 Vandalism 29 4.8
 Passing checks/forgery 20 3.3
 Arson 8 1.3
Violent Crimes 149 24.8
 Aggravated assault 52 8.7
 Simple assault/battery 91 15.1
 Robbery 50 8.3
 Homicide 7 1.2
 Rape 1 0.2
Drug/Alcohol Crimes 270 44.9
 Possession/distribution of drugs 238 39.6
 Driving under the influence 39 6.5
 Drunkenness 34 5.7
Other Offenses 188 31.3
1

Respondents reporting arrests for different categories of crime and different crimes within categories do not add to 100% because many respondents reported arrests for multiple crimes.