The bail system has become such an important aspect of the judicial system that many assume that it’s a right, something that will be granted to them as soon as they’re arrested. The truth is that bail while bail is granted to most people, it’s not...

The concept of bail is surprisingly simple. After you’ve been arrested, you learn how much money, or bail, is required for you to be released. Once your case is closed, you’ll get that bail money back. In theory, any money is perfect for bail, right? Wrong. Tennessee has...