Though the final decision about whether bail release is available to an arrestee almost always rests with a judge, there are certain charges for which release may be all but impossible to secure, … [Read more...] about What charges are not eligible for bail?
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15 Rikers Inmates Charged with Violently Beating Guard
Thanksgiving turned out to be not so pleasant for a Rikers city jail captain, as fifteen inmates at the notorious prison gathered - presumably to plan - before attacking the guard in a coordinated … [Read more...] about 15 Rikers Inmates Charged with Violently Beating Guard
Donald Trump All in On Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Criminal justice reform is all the rage these days, it seems. Much of that focuses on so-called "reform" of cash bail - a big misnomer as we're finding out - but there are other strides being made … [Read more...] about Donald Trump All in On Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill