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The Presumption of InnocenceGLOSSARYThe Presumption of Innocence: How Cash Bail Undermines It
September 24, 2026

The Presumption of Innocence: How Cash Bail Undermines It

The presumption of innocence is a legal principle that every accused person is considered innocent until proven guilty.
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Jaqueline knows what happens when you turn yourself inCLIENT STORIESWhat Happens When You Turn Yourself In
September 18, 2026

What Happens When You Turn Yourself In

With warrants and no money for bail, Jacqueline avoided court to avoid jail and separation from her children. Legal and bail support enabled her to resolve her case in hours…
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Austin was separated from his family during pretrial detentionCLIENT STORIES“It Took Me Down a Dark Path”: The Human Toll of Pretrial Detention
August 18, 2026

“It Took Me Down a Dark Path”: The Human Toll of Pretrial Detention

After nine days of detention, Austin was finally free
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Terry was arrested and put into pretrial detentionCLIENT STORIESStuck in the Matrix: How Pretrial Detention Cost Terry More Than His Freedom
August 5, 2026

Stuck in the Matrix: How Pretrial Detention Cost Terry More Than His Freedom

After an arrest left him detained before trial, Terry lost his home, his tools, and the animals who traveled with him.
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