In Jennifer Seghers’ corner of Land Park, property crimes are almost a weekly occurrence – a fact Seghers became aware of only after she fell victim herself. Her car was broken into last year and Seghers wanted to warn her neighbors. Turns out: “Everybody has a story.” Two neighbors had ashtrays full of change plucked…
States Struggle to Reduce Prison Population A recent study shows a way to reduce prison populations and move America out of the lead spot as “incarceration capital of the world.” The study, by the College of Public Health and Human Services, reviewed records between 2001 and 2009 from 44 states. The study found that elevated…
Are There Actual Studies About What Happens when a Person is Released on his Own Recognizance Versus When a Person is Released on Bail? If so, what are the findings? Yes there are. Though many individuals have criticized the existence of private bondsmen, several individuals have provided credible contentions manifesting the advantages of surety bonds…
Embattled Dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel is another step closer to temporary freedom as the prominent deejay has secured bail on another charge. Kartel has been granted JA$500,000 bail in his conspiracy case in relation to the murder St. Catherine-based dancer, Clive ‘Lizard Williams. The ruling was made when Kartel appeared in the Corporate Area Criminal…
In 2012 a Florida judge decided that George Zimmerman could be released from jail — the second time — if he posted a $1 million bail. When questioned, Judge Kenneth Lester said he believed Zimmerman might have been hiding money with the intention of fleeing America. Lester had originally set Zimmerman’s bond at a much…