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Re:Bail reform could give justice to poor, minorities by troupe on Tuesday July 31, 2018 @12:42PM (#17654662)
> Those who can’t make bail are 13 percent more likely to be convicted,

Is it possible that people guilty of crimes are more likely to be convicted and guilty people are less likely to make bail?

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Re:Bail reform could give justice to poor, minorities by amigoMigo on Tuesday July 31, 2018 @05:33PM (#17657403)
There is a huge incentive to plead guilty when you cannot make bail. After several weeks in jail they most likely let you walk after a guilty plea because you get time served.
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