Bail exists to help balance the justice system by allowing defendants to stay out of jail while awaiting trial. Without bail, individuals could spend weeks, months, or even years in jail before their case is decided—often without being convicted. This would be unfair, especially if...

We like to caution people to be aware of their surroundings because you can never really know what may suddenly happen. You could end up being an innocent person in the wrong place at the wrong time and, just like that, you’re in trouble. You...