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tomatuvm t1_ixuotln wrote

Reply to comment by dante662 in Three arrested with 100 pounds of fentanyl in Mattapan apartment, DA says by FuriousAlbino

You're proposing that someone lose their freedom over an accusation of a crime. Surely you can see the issue with that?

The purpose of bail, per the Constitution, is to ensure people show up to trial. Not punish them pre-trial. My understanding is there is a dangerousness hearing process to determine if the circumstances warrant not providing bail at all, based on the seriousness of the crime and evidence. But if you get bail, it has to be affordable but also expensive enough to make sure they show up to court*

  • I am definitely not a lawyer so all corrections are welcome
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Sometimes_cleaver t1_ixuqvvk wrote

You're commenting to people who's only understanding of the criminal justice system is from Law and Order.

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