The figures for acquittals include an element ofestimation to take account of undercounting due to recording delays.Persons Proceeded Against inScottish courts, 2005-06: Estimated Number by Type of Verdict1 Verdict Estimated number Guilty 128,400 Acquitted – not guilty2,3 14,400 Acquitted – not proven2 800 Notes:1. Excludes persons againstwhom proceedings were started but which are dropped before they reach court.2.