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- Title
Imprisonment Before Trial Is a Big Handicap.
- Authors
Libby, Philip J.
- Abstract
This article focuses on the act of imprisonment before a trial procedure in the U.S. Professional bondsmen are gradually going out of existence, thereby speculating whether some method could be advanced to maintain a bonding or surety bureau, to insure the appearance of all offenders in court, yet give them the opportunity to defend themselves. Oftentimes, a man who is not guilty is brought before the bar of justice, yet is not afforded the opportunity to establish his innocence. A man accused of a crime has a distinct advantage, if he is able to procure bond. The fact that he is often compelled to remain in jail awaiting trial, proves a detrimental factor in securing for him the square deal to which he is entitled under the law.
- Subjects
UNITED States; BAIL bond agents; BAIL; PRETRIAL release; SURETYSHIP &; guaranty; CRIMINAL procedure; CRIMINAL justice system; CRIMINAL law
- Publication
Journal of the American Institute of Criminal Law & Criminology, 1917, Vol 8, Issue 4, p627
- ISSN
0885-4173
- Publication type
Article