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Money bail is essential to criminal justice

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By Don Mescia
| tribtalk.org
U.S. District Judge David Godbey’s ruling to end Dallas County’s use of commercial bail was influenced by recent bail reform activity in Harris County. The reforms, which are meant to increase the number of defendants released on their own recognizance for misdemeanor crimes, have raised concerns among officials about public safety and the likelihood of missed court dates. These concerns are not misplaced.
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Beware unintended consequences of bail reform

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By Don Mescia
| The Herald-Sun (Durham, NC) Verified
In response to the recent news story “Is Durham’s bail-bond system unconstitutional? Why the judge said wait” (May 28, 2018): It is irresponsible and dangerous for attorney Allyn Sharp to argue that cash bail is “cruel and unusual punishment” in regard to her client’s statutory rape charge. District attorneys across the country have agreed not to seek bail for certain non-violent crimes.
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Another View -- Don Mescia and Sheri Davis: NH should learn from bail reform failures in other states

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By Don Mescia, Sheri Davis
| New Hampshire Union Leader Verified
We would agree with a recent Union Leader editorial on bail requirements that stated the county prosecutors’ concerns do “warrant close inspection.”These professionals recognize what happened in states, like New Mexico and Iowa, that instituted similar cash-bail reforms, only to regret it. In fact, New Mexico Gov.
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Ayala's cash-bail plan burdens taxpayers, hurts justice

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By Don Mescia
| Orlando Sentinel Verified
State Attorney Aramis Ayala’s policy to eliminate cash bail for select misdemeanors is dangerous and misrepresents the facts. In its Sunday editorial, “Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala’s bail-reform initiative is worth pursuing throughout Florida,” the Orlando Sentinel claims her policy is “better for taxpayers as well as public safety,” but it’s actually better for repeat criminals. Her policy places the burden of pretrial services on taxpayers and fails to protect communities.
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