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Realistic bails?

Posted 5/25/16

What is with the bail amounts set in recent court actions? A woman accused of stealing more than $250,000 had bail set at $5,000? I don't think anyone was surprised to learn she immediately made bail …

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Realistic bails?

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What is with the bail amounts set in recent court actions? A woman accused of stealing more than $250,000 had bail set at $5,000? I don't think anyone was surprised to learn she immediately made bail and with that kind of money at her disposal, I would think she is a flight risk. A man is accused of having sex with a girl less than 13 and abusing another less than 11. If these accusations are true, that means he's a pedophile with at least two victims. The judge ordered bail at $1,500? I hope the judge had good reason to order bail so low because if this case indeed does have merit, a sexual predator will soon be on the streets putting all children at risk. The police arrest these suspects because they believe they have reasonable evidence that crimes were committed. Judges should make reasonable decisions on their bail and danger to the community.