One easy solution, to this particular case, would be to avoid breaking the law.
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You fail to understand that bail is paid prior to any determination of guilt.
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No, I absolutely understand. I provided a common sense solution to a system in place. What’s yours? Abolish bail altogether?
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My advice is to not commit crimes.
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You pay bail before any trial to determine guilt. What is your advice for anyone wrongly arrested who can't afford bail?
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You only have to pay 10% to a bail bond, and then if you show up for your court dates you don't owe anything. So, yeah, if you're innocent it's fine.
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So. And crimes are unfair to the victim
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Bail is paid prior to any trial that determines guilt. As such it is unfair to those who did not commit the crime and are poor.
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Ok, lower bail for all . Equal protection under the law
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It should at the very least be proportional to income. Bail bonds should not be a thing. They are predatory.
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And also depends on the crime
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So in other words a judge is legislating from the bench. Ever hear of separation of powers?
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It's not "legislating from the bench" just because you don't like the ruling.
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Yes it is. Got a problem with the CPL? Go through the legislature. Separation of powers.
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Some fines in Denmark are based on monthly income. Is that the case in US too?
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Not at all And can lead to massive debt On bail and interest Or years in jail waiting for court time No wonder so many just plea
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Bail isn't a fine.
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It becomes one for the poor
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Could be a first..... A judge with empathy & a brain.
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Seems the current bail system has created paupers' jails in our country. Recently went through this in my area. A $200 traffic citation can quickly become several thousand dollars in court/jail fees, not including attorney fees.
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