Felony and misdemeanor crime arrest data is collected and published every year by the California Office of the Attorney General.  Data included in this article includes misdemeanor arrest data for all offenders in Santa Barbara County, broken down by gender and type of offense. If you’re facing misdemeanor charges in Ventura or Santa Barbara County, don’t just become another statistic – get yourself a great lawyer.  Please contact the law offices of Bamieh & Erickson today to secure the assistance of a skilled and determined criminal defense attorney.

Misdemeanor Offense Arrests in Santa Barbara County California

Felony and misdemeanor crime arrests are tracked by the California Office of the Attorney General and published to their website. Data is maintained for both adult and juvenile offenders in California, organized by year and by county. Below is the total misdemeanor arrest data for Santa Barbara County for the last year that data is available (2007).

Santa Barbara
County: Total Misdemeanor Arrests by Gender and Offense

Total Misdemeanor Arrests: 21,506

  • Male Offenders: 17,381
  • Female Offenders: 4,125

Vehicular Manslaughter: 0

Assault and Battery: 1,280

Burglary Misdemeanor: 19

Petty Theft: 467

Other Theft: 47

Check / Acc Cards: 18

Marijuana: 1,181

Other Drugs: 1,180

Indecent Exposure: 22

Annoying Children: 5

Obscene Matter: 0

Lewd Conduct: 313

Prostitution: 3

Cont. Deleterious to a Minor: 36

Drunk: 2,627

Liquor Laws: 1,813

Disorderly Conduct: 83

Disturbing the Peace: 446

Vandalism: 178

Malicious Mischief: 9

Trespassing: 305

Weapons: 91

Driving Under the Influence (DUI): 2,689

Hit and Run: 134

Select Traffic Violations: 391

Joy Riding: 4

Gambling: 0

Non-support: 4

Glue Sniffing: 4

City / County Ordinance: 5,909

FTA-Non Traffic: 1,407

Other: 843

In Santa Barbara County, the arrest rate per 100,000 people was 6,584.8 in 2007. This means that for every one hundred thousand residents of the county, about six and a half thousand are arrested every year for a misdemeanor offense. The arrest rate for 2007 was actually lower than it was in the previous three years.

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Misdemeanor convictions in Santa Barbara or Ventura County can carry serious penalties, including fines, jail time, probation, counseling, restitution, community service, and more. Some misdemeanors can even be elevated to felonies, leading to much harsher punishment. A skilled and aggressive criminal defense lawyer can help you protect your rights, your reputation, and your future. Please contact the Ventura based law offices of Bamieh & Erickson today to speak with one of their experienced attorneys for no cost or obligation.

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