Author: nwatkins
The Movement to Release Those Who Cannot Afford Jail
Bail has become a focal point in the fight to transform the criminal justice system as well as the pretrial system, and there are several…
Beth Chapman has Throat Cancer
I say “Bounty Hunter,” you say “DOG!” Most everyone knows about the famous Hawaiian bail bondsman and his eccentric family of bounty hunters. Duane Chapman…
Texas State Prisons do not Provide AC for Inmates
Inmates from a Texas state prison have been fighting a lawsuit in federal court for more than a year, and a recent ruling may not…
Harris County Bail Reforms – Working, or Wrong Track?
The entire nation has eyes on reforms to bail systems that have been implemented in recent years. Some have taken place in New Jersey, and…
How Can I Prepare for My Bail Hearing?
How does a bail hearing work? Bail exists solely to secure your presence at future court hearings. The bail hearing is always your first court…
How Judges Determine Bail Amounts
First, what is “bail?” Bail is usually defined as an amount of money, given to a court to ensure that a criminal defendant will return…