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Bail
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Law Times News
Ontario Court of Appeal denies bail for man seeking sentence Criminal Code specifically prevents
Sentencing judge refused to issue conditional sentence order
The Right Coast
Yes, New York s Bail Reform Has Increased Crime | City Journal
On Wednesday, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) quietly dropped a bombshell. For months, the state has avoided releasing much-needed data on individuals who were arraigned…
Rick Horowitz Criminal Defense Blog
Pretrial Release Denied
State and federal Constitutions make it illegal to keep someone in pretrial custody just because they cannot afford to pay for bail. Yet, for many, many years — at least…
Illinois Attorney Referrals and Legal Guidance
The Most Unfair Part Of The Law In Illinois
Picture a 20-year-old college student from Wilmette, Naperville, or wherever, and they get pulled over and arrested for driving on a revoked license. They themselves aren't rich but they have…
The Right Coast
Self-defense isn’t a crime Manhattan must ditch DA Alvin Bragg
Thanks to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, New York is a city turned upside down.Get caught with an illegal gun, get released without bail. Shove an elderly person to the…
Simple Justice
Bail Reform, Fun While It Lasted
New York’s default governor, Kathy Hochul, has reached consensus on a new budget that includes money for a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills (whoever they are), billions for child…
SCOV Law
Weekly Update Last Week of March 2022
A different kind of "bale"By Andy Delaney One off-schedule published entry order a week seems to be the late-March theme at SCOV. This case is also an appeal from a hold-without-bail order—or…
The Right Coast
No-cash bail law a bust, NY voters demand changes: Poll
An overwhelming majority of New Yorkers say the no-cash bail law has contributed to the spike in crime and should be overhauled, according to a study released Monday.A total of…
SCOV Law
Weekend Update: March 26, 2022
"And that's why we NEVER talk tothe police without counsel present."By Andy DelaneyOne entry order squeezed in on March 21. It’s a bail appeal. Defendant is charged with sexual assault. He…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Walking an ethical razor’s edge in making Tamara Lich’s bail hearing political
Lawyer abdicated responsibilities in advancing convoy organizer's conspiratorial political agenda