By Kevin L. Collins | Published June 1, 2021 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: bail reform, cash bail, drug crimes, personal recognizance bonds | Comments Off on Texas GOP Legislators Pushing for Bail System Based on Severity of Crimes
Harris County implemented major bail reforms after federal courts held unconstitutional the common practice of requiring preset cash bail amounts without accounting for a defendant’s personal circumstances. However, Republican lawmakers are now trying to counter these reforms, pushing for legislation that would link bail determinations to the severity of the alleged crimes. As a result Read More
Read MoreDespite the documented success of misdemeanor bail reforms that have been implemented in Harris County, Texas legislators and the state’s governor are pushing for measures that would make it harder for many defendants to secure release pending trial. Governor Greg Abbott has declared the need for bail practice changes an emergency item for this legislative Read More
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