Theft charge you may be charged with robbery. Reporter the study reviewed 11,000 cases between 2011 and 2014 shell black defendants compared to white were held in pretrial custody 62 longer and were convicted of 60 more felony charges in sent fewer misdemeanors. Base had the bay view, tender view and the mission. s fpd and the das office have a lot to work on they would adamantly deny that racism is a factor in these decisions. However, the results of the study make that undeniable. s fpd released a statement saying our officers charge individuals based on the elements of the crime present. The standard for an arrest is based upon probable cause whether a case moves forward or not depends on the das ability to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The das office disputes that interpretation the report hes basing this on specifically says they found no statistically significant evidence of the Prosecutors Office adding charges or racial disparities. She says she was left with bruise