According to the National Statistical Institute’s preliminary data, the trials of 37 238 committed crimes were proceeded in 2013. Proceedings of 17 972 crimes were ended with effective sentences, of 13 427 crimes - with conditional sentences, of 1 019 crimes - with acquittal sentences, of 101 crimes - with suspension and of 4 719 crimes - with release of penalty.
Proceedings of 31 399 committed crimes were ended with penalties. That was 8.3% less in comparison with 2012.
The number of accused persons in 2013 was 40 427.
The number of persons convicted with penalties came into force was 34 209 in 2013. Compared to 2012 a decrease of the number of persons convicted was observed by 10.0%.
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