Which of the following is payment of bail supposed to guarantee? A. The accused person will serve a shorter jail sentence. B. The accused person will have a fair trial. C. The accused person will attend the trial. D. The accused person will be found not guilty.
History · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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C. The accused person will attend the trial.
The payment of bail is intended to guarantee that the accused person will attend their trial. When a person is arrested, they may be granted the opportunity to be released from jail before their trial by posting bail. By posting bail, the accused provides a financial guarantee that they will appear in court for all scheduled proceedings. If the accused attends all court appearances as required, the bail money is typically returned to them or the person who posted it. This system is designed to ensure that individuals facing charges do not flee and evade the legal process.