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Democrat Governor ABOLISHES BAIL For MURDER & That’s Not All!

In Illinois, Democrats recently passed a new law that will eliminate the cash bail system starting on January 1, 2023. This is according to the new law aimed at reforming the state’s criminal justice system.

This will result in the automatic release on no bail while awaiting court date of those accused of certain felonies, such as “second-degree murder, aggravated battery, and arson without bail, as well as drug-induced homicide, kidnapping, burglary, robbery, intimidation, aggravated DUI, aggravated fleeing and eluding, drug offenses and threatening a public official.”

Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 3653 THE SAFE-T (Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity- Today) ACT into law in February, saying “Transforming the pretrial detention system so low-income people aren’t thrown behind bars while only the wealthy walk free, diverting low-level drug crimes into substance-treatment programs and reducing excessive stays in prison.”

Republican Mayor of Orland Park, Keith Pekau, said in a press conference recently that this new law would deny victims their constitutional rights.

“It abolishes cash bail for almost every offense,” Pekau said. “This includes, but isn’t limited to, kidnapping, armed robbery, second-degree murder, drug-induced homicide, aggravated DUI, threatening a public official, and aggravated fleeing and eluding.”

“Offenders released on electronic monitoring have to be in violation for 48 hours before law enforcement can act. They can almost drive to Alaska before we can even look for them,” he said.
Lynda70 · F
That's basically the system we have in the UK. Alleged offenders are considered innocent until proven guilty. Therefore they are released on bail without having to pay anything unless there is reason to believe they may abscond or interfere with witnesses. Wherever possible, bail should be granted without conditions or, at worst, the fewest conditions possible. Failing to surrender to bail is a criminal offence in itself.
fanuc2013 · 51-55, F
Nothing surprises me anymore. I certainly hope the Republicans take back control of Congress in November. That is just the first step in turning this country back to sanity.
Diotrephes · 70-79, M
@fanuc2013
Nothing surprises me anymore. I certainly hope the Republicans take back control of Congress in November. That is just the first step in turning this country back to sanity.

Lots of people love living in a police state. Maybe we will have a full return to sundown towns within 20 years. Just about every town in Illinois was a sundown town = https://justice.tougaloo.edu/location/illinois/
@fanuc2013 As far as I can tell, the OP's claim is just wrong. Here's part of what Snopes has to say:

The act also states: “Pretrial release may only be denied when a person is charged with an offense listed in Section 110-6.1 or when the defendant has a high likelihood of willful flight, and after the court has held a hearing under Section 110-6.1.”

The offenses listed under Section 110-6.1 include when:

[…] the defendant who is charged with a forcible felony offense for which a sentence of imprisonment, without probation, periodic imprisonment or conditional discharge, is required by law upon conviction, and it is alleged that the defendant’s pretrial release poses a specific, real and present threat to any person or the community.

In Illinois, “forcible felony” refers to: “treason, first degree murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnaping, kidnaping, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement and any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.”

The act goes on to include stalking, aggravated stalking, domestic battery, discharge of a firearm, and more. Under the new law, judges will consider each case on an individual basis to determine release and base their decisions on whether the suspect is a threat to the community or a flight risk.
Lynda70 · F
@ElwoodBlues Basically what we have in the UK.
Not working out to well in places like NYC.
These laws reform nothing.
@sunsporter1649 Good to know you believe the law should only apply to the poor. Than again we know from your history here you worship oligarchs.
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@sunsporter1649 A fact very many people not in these type environments, armchair quarterbacks not having been where the no cash bail is having devastating effects, have no empathy, understanding.
I'm okay with that. We're probably just as safer.
Diotrephes · 70-79, M
Republican Mayor of Orland Park, Keith Pekau, said in a press conference recently that this new law would deny victims their constitutional rights.

The Illinois State Constitution does not have an article that specifies or restricts bail. Consequently, it is a violation of the Illinois constitution to impose bail on suspects.

https://ballotpedia.org/Article_I,_Illinois_Constitution
@Diotrephes Sunstroke is not too worried about facts or the people he supports.
DEAD WRONG as usual

While this act does aim to reduce the number of people detained in jail while they await trial, pretrial release can still be denied when any defendant “poses a specific, real and present threat to any person or the community.” I.e., the act does not allow pretrial release without a judge considering the severity of the case first.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/illinois-safe-t-act-non-detainable-crime/

DUUUDE!!! You gotta check this stuff before you post so you won't keep looking like an idiot!!!

Need more?

The act also states: “Pretrial release may only be denied when a person is charged with an offense listed in Section 110-6.1 or when the defendant has a high likelihood of willful flight, and after the court has held a hearing under Section 110-6.1.”

The offenses listed under Section 110-6.1 include when:

[…] the defendant who is charged with a forcible felony offense for which a sentence of imprisonment, without probation, periodic imprisonment or conditional discharge, is required by law upon conviction, and it is alleged that the defendant’s pretrial release poses a specific, real and present threat to any person or the community.

In Illinois, “forcible felony” refers to: “treason, first degree murder, second degree murder, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, robbery, burglary, residential burglary, aggravated arson, arson, aggravated kidnaping, kidnaping, aggravated battery resulting in great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement and any other felony which involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against any individual.”

The act goes on to include stalking, aggravated stalking, domestic battery, discharge of a firearm, and more. Under the new law, judges will consider each case on an individual basis to determine release and base their decisions on whether the suspect is a threat to the community or a flight risk.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@ElwoodBlues Obviously unable to read, which surprises nobody
wildbill83 · 41-45, M
don't want to hear them complain when vigilantes start popping up everywhere...
Diotrephes · 70-79, M
@wildbill83
don't want to hear them complain when vigilantes start popping up everywhere...

Lynching is finally a federal crime.
graphite · 61-69, M
So you better not testify against any murderer. He might show up at your house.
ron122 · 41-45, M
Dumbass democrats. They love violence.
The fact a republican said this denies victims their constitutional rights just proves even further idiocy is a requirement for the GOP now. That is some seriously smooth brain shit.

But I get that you are pissed about equality under the law.
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Lynda70 · F
@MarmeeMarch I'm not but the police often are and target young black men..
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@BohemianBabe source?

 
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