The flu regularly spreads through prisons and jails in the US for many of the same reasons that COVID-19 does. They pack vulnerable people in close quarters, with limited access to soap or other ways to protect themselves. Handling a single outbreak is already a struggle in these places, which often don’t do enough to
One very often used tool in the law enforcement tool box is the power to intimidate citizens into voluntarily giving up their rights, usually without even realizing they are doing it. Most people, when confronted by police, experience a nervous discomfort. This can lead them to act in an overly compliant manner because they fear
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Today is a very important day in the life of our country: Election Day. Today, thousands of Texans will head to the polls to make their voices heard in local and national races. Texas also has an early voting process, so many voters here have already visited polling places in the two weeks leading up
You may have heard the term “excessive bail,” but what does it really mean? Bail encourages defendants to show up to their court dates without having to keep them incarcerated until their trial. After posting bail, if you don’t show up for court, you could be responsible for the entire amount of the bail, plus
Being labeled a probation violator is a serious matter that can lead to jail time, fines, and difficulty securing bail. Whether your original charge was for theft, domestic violence, or another offense, violating probation can result in additional penalties and higher bail amounts. Understanding your options as a probation violator can help you or a
Unsanitary and overpopulated jail conditions have become a hot topic since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has spurred counties and states across the country to look for chances to lower their jail and prison populations. Some states have chosen to reduce bail amounts or even completely waive the bail for low-risk arrestees with
Without much knowledge of the legal system, it might feel impossible to know what your bail amount will be. There is a system used by judges to determine whether or not a defendant is eligible for bail, as well as setting their bail price. Here are the things judges take into account when deciding on
There’s a lot of conflicting information out there about how you should interact with police officers during an encounter, and not all of it is correct. Believing one of these misconceptions can get you into even more trouble with an officer, so here’s the truth about these common police officer myths. Officers Can’t Lie This
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to remember that some populations are at a higher risk of contracting the virus than the rest of us. Inmates in jails and prisons, for example, are much more likely to test positive for COVID-19 than the general population, and need more protective measures to contain the spread of
