Table 3

Aggression and Restraint Comparisons for Lesser and Greater Severity Charges

NVerbal AggressionPhysical AggressionRestraint
Lowest SeverityMisdemeanor – Level 6 Felony27445.6%41.6%32.1%
Highest SeverityLevel 1 Felony – Murder8514.1%21.2%22.4%
P< 0.001< 0.0010.088
Lowest SeverityMisdemeanor – Level 6 Felony27445.6%41.6%32.1%
Higher SeverityLevel 5 Felony – Murder38130.2%28.9%24.7%
P< 0.001< 0.0010.037
Lesser SeverityMisdemeanor – Level 4 Felony45041.8%36.4%28.7%
Greater SeverityLevel 3 Felony – Murder20525.4%29.3%25.9%
P< 0.0010.0760.459
Lower SeverityMisdemeanor – Level 2 Felony57040.0%36.1%28.6%
Highest SeverityLevel 1 Felony – Murder8514.1%21.2%22.4%
P< 0.0010.0070.234