It's a common misconception that a bond is a form of punishment for the arrestee.But that's not the case, said Chief Magistrate Robert Lee Carpenter Jr.The bond is only to ensure someone shows up to court and ensures the safety of the public or a specific person.For example, Carpenter continued, if someone is accused of assault with a deadly weapon and it’s possible they could return to do more damage were they to be released from jail, their bond would be [...]
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