11 Jan 2022

Wisconsin Lawmakers Seeking Harsher Bail Policies

On behalf of Jasti & Khandhar   |   Bail Policies Criminal Defense

Lawmakers have proposed a bill that would require a $10,000 minimum bond for defendants who have previously committed a felony or violent misdemeanor. The outrage over the Waukesha parade tragedy could result in a step backward for bail reform in Wisconsin. This impulsive political response will create more problems than it will solve.