Criminal Justice Reforms are being hotly debated in our State as Governor Kathy Hochul has called for adjustments to the State's Bail Law. Cash bail for many non-violent crimes was eliminated because too many low income residents were sitting in jail when they could not post bail after an arrest, even though they posed no flight risk. The reforms have worked over 95% of the time.
However, the law needs modifications to address the 5% who commit more crimes after an arrest, and those who clearly pose a danger to the community.
The Governor's common sense proposal does not end bail reforms. It addresses needed adjustments that I support. Furthermore, we need to continue to support the brave men and woman of law enforcement.
New York State Assemblyman Nader Sayegh.
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