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My understanding is that in Florida, even if you are found not guilty or charges are dropped etc., you are still liable for the fees. Their argument is that you
by FireBeyond 2y ago
My understanding is that in Florida, even if you are found not guilty or charges are dropped etc., you are still liable for the fees. Their argument is that you were still using a bed.
- actionfromafar 2y agoYou could have been using the bed. You still pay the full time if you are released early. Now, if they made the "bed fee" proportional to your net worth, that would be interesting. But that would be Communism, can't have that.
- criddell 2y agoAnd if you are released early, somebody else will probably get that bed and they too will be paying the fee. I bet they are double and triple collecting on a significant number of beds.
- noduerme 2y agoIt's a travesty. Even Marriotts don't take more than 50% when someone cancels their reservation.
- basementcat 2y agoOne problem with tying the fee to net worth is that wealthier individuals may be more likely to have their wealth in trusts so they may actually have "fewer assets" than a poorer person.
- anigbrowl 2y agoJust a definitional issue. If you are a beneficiary of a trust and can rely upon it, then it is effectively your wealth.