The Bail Trap
OK - so I just had two experiences with a bay area law enforcement agency, and I am beside myself with disgust and anger:<p>I was accused of doing something I did not. I was taken to jail and they held me on bail - and set my court date for about three weeks from the time I was booked, but an arraignment in about 5 days.<p>I had just accepted a new job - but still had a week on my current.<p>I HAD to post bail (and I didn't really have the money for it) so I had to get a bail bond. so I could get out and go to work!! This cost my $3,000 out of pocket.<p>So I did, and then went to my arraignment: Guess what "no charges filed and case rejected for lack of any evidence at all"<p>But now - I am out $3,000 and I have an arrest on my record for something that was simply a false accusation! Further, WHile I was in jail over night, the guards and police are absolute douchebags. They treat EVERYONE like crap.<p>I now hate all cops. ALL of them.