Cash Bail is Abolished in Illinois, Reformed in Houston
The system of cash bail for defendants is controversial. Opponents say those who cannot afford to pay languish in jails even if... Read More
Lawsuit is Filed Against Texas Governor Over Felony Bail During the Coronavirus
Prisons and jails across the nation are releasing prisoners during the coronavirus pandemic. However, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has bucked the trend... Read More
Harris County Moves to Reform its Controversial Bail System
Harris County, the most populous place in Texas, has bowed to pressure to reform its bail practices and settle a federal lawsuit.... Read More
Texas Houses Passes a Bail Reform Bill After System is Criticized
Bail reform in Texas has been widely discussed after federal judges branded the system in Dallas and Houston unconstitutionally. The Texas House... Read More
Should States Get Rid of Cash Bail Systems?
As PBS reports, the cash bail system is the norm in most states, but it is not without its critics Everyone had... Read More
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer – Is the Cash Bail System Unfair?
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, and you believe the bail set in your case was unfair or discriminatory,... Read More