In this infographic, we recap what is a bail and what are the conditions of a bail. It does not always involve the defendant paying money to the court.
Bail Conditions
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What to Do If You Can’t Afford to Pay Bail?
The American criminal justice system is known to detain the poor unreasonably and for making it easier for the rich to escape. 70% of defendants in our jails have never been through a trial. They’re detained because they don’t have the means to pay for their bail.
How Has The COVID19 Crisis Affected Law Enforcement Practices?
Law enforcement is a delicate subject in the U.S., especially in light of recent events such as the BLM protests that have forced us to contend with the inequalities, injustices, and discrimination within our system.
Getting Someone Out Of Jail
When someone you know is innocent and is arrested by the police, the first thought you have is to get them out of jail.
Is America’s Bail System at A War with The Poor?
According to The Guardian, America’s criminal justice system has one law for the rich and another for the poor. Of all these laws, most exploitative is the bail laws. In most cases, money is the sole deciding factor that guarantees someone’s release from jail.
3 Things to Do When You’re Pulled Over by The Police
Being pulled over by the police can be nerve-wracking. Here’s the thing: it doesn’t always mean that you’re going to get arrested or sentenced. If you know how to act with the police and think through your strategies, you’ll come out of it safely.
Tips to Stay Calm During an Arrest
There are a million thoughts that come to your mind when you’re told that you’re under arrest.
‘What if the entire neighborhood finds out?’
A Guide to Helping Your Parent with Posting Their Bail
Seeing a loved one behind bars can be emotionally and mentally taxing. Not only do you have to get them out of jail, but you also need to provide the emotional support they need. If a parent has landed in legal trouble, there’s a lot at stake, including their reputation and work.
What Is Life Behind Bars Like?
The three words that precisely describe the prison conditions in the US are:
- Overcrowded
- Violent
- Inhumane
Let’s take a look at the facts, what has brought us to this point and the way forward:
How to Handle Arrest-Related Stress During the COVID-19 Outbreak
The coronavirus has brought the world to its knees. It has impacted almost every aspect of human life. There is hardly any individual who has not been affected by it in some way or the other.
