09-01-2020, 05:07 PM
(09-01-2020, 02:58 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Neither. What I'm pointing out (not complaining btw) is very clearly explained above.
Not trying to be difficult but where? You have made a bunch of comments "above"
(09-01-2020, 02:58 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: BTW, you didn't answer me, why did you neglect to mention those who have been remanded in your jail population comment?
I think you may be using the term differently than we do here. In Tennessee you can be remanded with a bond, but if you can't afford the bond you have to stay in jail. The And I was talking about people having to stay in jail because they can't afford bail. I assume you may be talking about people who made bail but then were put back in jail for not appearing or violating the terms of their bond agreement. If so do you have any information on the percentage of people in jail waiting for trial who made bail, but then were remanded back to jail? That would be interesting to know. In Tennessee the only people who don't get bond are defendants facing a possible death penalty or violations pf probation.
(09-01-2020, 02:58 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Also, why didn't you answer as to what purpose a high bail amount serves?
To secure the defendants appearance. The bigger the penalty he is potentially facing the the greater his flight risk. Therefore he has a higher bond. But an out of state defendant will also get a higher bond than a local. And a person who has failed to appear in court before will usually get a higher bail. There are lot's of elements to setting bail very high.
But my question for you is why these people should get bond at all if you already know they are guilty of attempted murder and child molestation? You have repeatedly said they were guilty so why do they deserve a bond at all?