How Wild Was It? Crime and Justice in Arizona Territory
Copper Queen Library 6 Main St., Bisbee, AZ, United StatesArizona’s territorial era has the reputation of being a violent and crime-ridden place with ineffective criminal justice institutions. This presentation provides an overview of crime and justice in Arizona Territory. Based on data from court cases and newspapers, it describes the types of crimes most commonly committed and the justice system’s response to them. Contrary […]