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Originally Posted by Guest
I have a question. The accused killer has been charged with first degree murder. The judge sets bond at $9 million dollars. Of course, there is no way of getting that amount so he will remain in jail.
The first question is WHY set bond at all for first degree murder? Premeditated murder and the possibility of walking around free until trial - or skiping the country?
Question two is - doesn't the Constitution have a right in it about excessive bond? $9 million seems excessive to me. It may not to a DuPont or Rockefeller but to most people it would.
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Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but a bondsman will post a bond if you pay him ten percent. It's still a lot in this case, but some use their homes as collateral.
The high bond IS supposed to alleviate the thought of one skipping out.
I don't think there is a provision for "excessive" bonds in the constitution, but there is something in it regarding punishment.
The real question is, how did that suspect get taken alive. A cop killer doesn't always get arrested, if you know what I mean.