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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
So if your son was charged with assault in connection with a brawl at a house party, you’d be cool with him spending 14 months behind bars before he got his day in court?
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I kind of understand the sentiment though. Its not like it was their 'first time' or anything.
Also, its a bit of a 'chicken and egg' scenario.
I can understand wanting people accused of violent crimes, especially multiple times, to maybe be held a little longer? And the Court System adjusts for that by increasing Bail amounts, but the other solution could be....'don't take 14 months?'
I know, that would require a more efficient system that we don't have, but maybe thats something to aspire to?
The number of times I've heard Lawyers and Police officers refer to it as a 'Catch and Release' system is somewhat concerning.