By Kevin L. Collins | Published April 30, 2020 | Posted in Criminal Law | Tagged Tags: pretrial release in Texas, seeking bail in Bexar and Travis counties, Texas bail reform | Comments Off on Texas Bail Reform Spreading to Travis and Bexar Counties
The U.S. Constitution prohibits the setting of excessive bail in criminal cases. However, countless defendants in Texas are kept in custody awaiting trial solely because of a lack of financial resources. Requiring cash bail creates a significant disparity on the basis of income, regardless of the defendant’s potential danger to the community or risk of Read More
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