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Because it makes better sense to keep a guy in jail who just killed his entire family and placed their body parts in sealed fruit jars.

Its a public safety thing.

12 years ago. Rating: 7
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In capital crimes, the Judge makes the decicion, wether he will set Bail or no Bail.

12 years ago. Rating: 6
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Because if the defendant takes flight, it pisses everybody off that goes to the trial...

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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I think the truth of the matter is that in the case of our judicial system you are really presumed guilty until possibly proven innocent.

The press can crucify a alleged felon before they even enter a court room, I know it's freedom of speech, but If the guy is innocent it doesn't seem to help. Public opinion can sway the wrong way and ruin your reputation for life.

12 years ago. Rating: 5
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shouldn't it be "innocent unless proven guilty" your already guilty they just need to manipulate the system'

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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Innocence is determined by courts of law. The wheels of justice turn slowly.A suspect,, accused of a crime, does not immediately get a trial. It's not a perfect system, but that's just the way it is.

12 years ago. Rating: 1
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flight risk !

and if it's federal they can hold them forever with out charges.

12 years ago. Rating: 0
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