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Bail
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Media Law Prof Blog
Roman Polanski To Be Released On Bail
Swiss authorities are finishing plans to release director Roman Polanski from prison. He's been granted bail, but must surrender his passport and wear an electronic "bracelet" pending extradition to the…
Media Law Prof Blog
Polanski’s Request For Release On Bail Denied Again
Roman Polanski will remain in jail for the time being. A Swiss court has rejected his appeal to be released on bail as he fights extradition to the U.S. The…
Media Law Prof Blog
Director Polanski Denied Bail
The Swiss justice ministry has denied director Roman Polanski bail, having determined that he is a flight risk. Read more here in a BBC story and here in an article…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Blogger being prosecuted for threatening judges gets transfer and restricted bail
Main September 15, 2009Blogger being prosecuted for threatening judges gets transfer and restricted bailThis new article from the National Law Journal, which is headlined "Blogger Charged With Threatening 7th Circuit…
ImmigrationProf Blog
New Jersey Sets Higher Bail for Undocumented Immigrants
New Jersey's Supreme Court has ruled that bail can be set higher to prevent illegal immigrants facing deportation from escaping justice. For the full story, click here.ra
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Stanford Gets Bail, But After Jumpsuit Walk
By Ellen Podgor
Who gets bail and who remains in jail has been interesting to watch. The question is not limited to one stage of the criminal process, as the issue arises 1)…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Jail time cut for pregnant illegal alien”
Main June 16, 2009"Jail time cut for pregnant illegal alien"The title of this post is the headline of this local article that provides an update on a notable federal sentencing…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Justice Stevens refuses to grant bail for Conrad Black
Main June 12, 2009Justice Stevens refuses to grant bail for Conrad BlackIn this post at SCOTUSblog, titled "Black loses bail plea — for now," Lyle Denniston reports that "Supreme Court…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Should and will Conrad Black get bail from the Supreme Court?
Main June 10, 2009Should and will Conrad Black get bail from the Supreme Court?As detailed in posts here and here at SCOTUSblog, all the briefs are now before the Supreme…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Conrad Black Asks for Bail Pending a Ruling by the Supremes
By Ellen Podgor
Lyle Denniston over at Scotus Blog has Conrad Black's application for bail (see here), and it is noted that the government has until Friday to respond. In the defendant's favor is the…