You are missing my point. There are some individuals who
Posted on: August 25, 2016 at 16:33:27 CT
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know they were caught with their hand in the cookie jar and they're going to prison.
Some facing such a prospect commit suicide by cop. Others run.
Even with the bail system some criminals jump bail... even when it not only "hurts their case", but may cost them tons or money, or a house or whatever property they put up as collateral. Others jump bail even when family or friends may lose a home or their life savings after the stepped up and helped the person out.
It's patently obvious that if those financial consequences for jumping bail are taken away, a lot more people will not show up.