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> The reduction in time was time saved not being stuck in jail for a trial to run its course. 'Excessive bail shall not be required' —Amendment VIII, U.S. Cons
by wtbob 11y ago
> The reduction in time was time saved not being stuck in jail for a trial to run its course.
'Excessive bail shall not be required' —Amendment VIII, U.S. Constitution
Given that your crime was such a small matter (judging by the sentence), then bail should have probably been nothing, or a token amount.
- AnkhMorporkian 11y agoIt was a relatively token amount, but as I said, I was reallllly poor, and I knew I was going to have to pay a sizeable fine. Because I was out of work, I had to make the choice not to pay that token amount.