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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
I don't know about the rest of the country but -this- state, Florida, appears to have low standards regarding bail. Aggravated assault? $500 bond and you're out free to terrorize your wife again. Grand theft? Just have your bail bondsman put up $100 of the $1000 bond and you can scope out the new golf cart at Nancy's house with the key in the ignition because she's forgetful. Robbed a gas station? Cool. Don't forget to put gas in the car there after you pay your $250 to get released from lockup.
The criminals around here tend to be repeat offenders. And our system continues to let them roam free, to add more crimes to their long list.
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Bail is not meant to keep an accused individual in jail and in fact, that is prohibited by the eighth amendment.
If there is an amount of cash that will ensure the accused comes back to his trial, set that amount as bail.
If there are conditions that will ensure the accused does not commit more crimes while awaiting trial, set those conditions as bail.
If there is good reason to believe the accused will flee or will commit more crimes then deny bail and keep him in jail.
The concept of bail should be used as intended, not as a shortcut to keeping the accused in jail.
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Last edited by Bill14564; 10-29-2023 at 09:23 AM.
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