Deciding Whom to Release and Whom to Detain Pending Trial

question 7

Multiple Choice

Deciding whom to release and whom to detain pending trial poses critical problems for American courts. The realities of the bail system in the United States reflect an attempt to strike a balance between the legally recognized purpose of setting bail to ensure reappearance for trial and the working perception that some defendants should not be allowed out of jail until their trial.
-Which of the following factors reflects a law in action approach to bail setting?

• A)There is a serious risk that the person will flee.
• B)The person may obstruct justice.
• C)The offense is one of violence.
• D)The jail is overcrowded.

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