Bail Industry News: New Los Angeles District Attorney Makes Immediate Reforms
In recent years, bail has been a major focus for social justice advocates. Activists argue that bail disproportionately punishes the poor. They are often the ones affected by high bail amounts for misdemeanors and traffic violations. While there may be some merit to these positions, there could also be problems with doing away with bail entirely. The biggest problem is, of course, violent offenders. However, thanks to a changing of the guard in Los Angeles,…