Message from @ImNotGas
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I know, but in the instances it's not denied it's still set at a high amount that no one would expect the defendant to pay it anyways. Is it just a formality?
Is it likely this person will murder again if out on bond?
The amount it's set at is largely to make sure people show back up in court and don't try to flee the country.
Or the state.
Remember, you are talking about the most heinous of crimes, murder.
Oh right, sorry I just forgot, that bail is basically like a security deposit.
Yes, that is incentive not to violate your bond agreements and show up in court.
bail agreements*
Got it, was just something I was thinking about when watching the latest season of Better Call Saul
And I ask you this: Would you rather a chance, albeit slim of being allowed to be out on bail, or just denied bail outright?
@Maw, you just advanced to level 17!
Certainly the former
So I wouldn't consider it a formality!
Thanks for clearing all that up
Just keep in mind, I am a layman like you, I just have a lot of interest in law. I can always be wrong.
@Maw You at least described how it works here. You can sign as "santa clause". If witnesses/counterpart testify you gave the impression you were entering into a contract, the signature doesnt matter. If anything, its your handwriting, and as such proof that you were either entering into a contract or trying to make it seem like you did. The latter would be criminal, and you would still be bound by the contract, so that would only land you a bonus verdict for attempted fraud.
Also NOT a lawyer, but courts are a significant part of my livelihood.
Robert, Vivafrei, Barnes, Nate The Lawyer off the top of my head.
Legal Eagle (dubious)
anyone play chess?
Uncivil Law
Reketia
need more left wing youtube lawyers
Dont forget R & R law
@ImNotGas, you just advanced to level 1!
It's hard to be left wing and believe in the rule of law 😉
ehhhhh
sorry had to lol
it is surprising actually,
i know both sides of the establishment love to be horribly corrupt
because I've always pictured defense lawyers as being more left leaning
In my opinion the left do play for keeps more than the right though, they seem to be happy being the opposition party
(a la the ACLU)
oh ACLU is a political group
dont think of it as an altruistic group fighting for civil rights
ACLU, SPLC, ADL etc, they are a part of the lefts machine
I didn't mean to start a discussion about the ACLU's politics heh
just that my picture of self defense lawyers was left wing