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Originally Posted by flstf
Bail is a way to keep poor people locked up and wealthy people free after being charged with a crime. It is not a "get out of jail free card" but more like a "get out of jail for a price card". The criminal justice system works very differently for the wealthy and the poor.
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That is why there are bail bonds, though. Helps to even the playing field a little bit.
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