Subject: Re: Sir Dope1
That is the price we pay for a system where you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. - 1pg

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It is just common sense to make a distinction between a first time offender and a career criminal, even if both are presumed innocent of the recent crime that got them arrested. The general population has rights too that should include keeping dangerous predators off the street while they wait trial.

Perhaps there should be an escalating minimum detention with each felony conviction say 3 months per felony, so the ten time offender will spend 30 months waiting for trial on his current offense. If still no trial after 30 months, then bail will be considered. Who knows, such certainty may reduce recidivism. Can't hurt and would certainly make the streets safer for the law abiding population.