We need to consider Boudin's loss in California

[Deminpenn]

90. How many true cases have there been of the wrong

person being charged, convicted, sent to jail because cops and DAs get so invested in there theory of the case, they can't admit a mistake? Sometimes that involves misconduct by the cops, DAs or both. LE has a duty to gather facts and evidence. Prosecutors have a duty to scrutinize that evidence objectively. But sometimes prosecutors get too tight with LE causing them to lose objectivity. DAs like Boudin are trying to root that out. It's not easy and plenty of toes get stepped on in the process.

For people of means, raising the 10% bail isn't too hard, but for those without, even raising a small amount can be problematic. I know someone who couldn't raise bail for one of their kids who was in a local county jail for over a year just waiting for a hearing. And, there is a charge for everything outside of the basics like meals and clothes. There's a reason companies like SCI want to run prisons; they can make money off the prisoners and their families.