Table 7-2-2-1 shows the number of previously convicted persons (referring to those who had previously been convicted with sentence severer than a fine; hereinafter the same in this section) among prosecuted persons (excluding those prosecuted for negligence in the pursuit of social activities in traffic accidents or violations of road traffic related acts and judicial persons; hereinafter the same in this section), the rate of previously convicted persons (referring to the percent ratio of previously convicted persons among prosecuted persons; hereinafter the same in this section) and the status of the prosecuted persons at the time of the offense (with suspension of execution of sentence, under parole or out on bail) in 2006 by type of major offense.
  Examining the rate of previously convicted persons by type of offense reveals them to be over 60% for Stimulants Control Act violations and Physical Violence Act violations.
  Examining the percent ratio of persons with suspension of execution of sentence at the time of offense among previously convicted persons by type of offense reveals them to be relatively high for embezzlement and theft.

Table 7-2-2-1  Number of previously convicted persons among prosecuted persons, rate of previously convicted persons and the status of prosecuted persons at the time of offense, by type of major offense (2006)