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@ISIDEWITHQuestionsBallot PropositionPublic SafetyAlabamaBail ReformJudicial DiscretionGun CrimesStates: Alabama•••Started 8mos agoActive 1mo ago

Should Alabama judges be allowed to deny bail for certain gun crimes or attempted murders?

Lets judges refuse bail for firearm discharges or attempted murders. Pro: improves safety. Con: limits bail rights.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...8mos8MO

Yes

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...8mos8MO

No

 @BDM8FBP from Alabama  answered…1mo1MO

No. The ideal of innocent until proven guilty, provides the response that denial of bail decides guilt without an actual trial.

 @BBRL38NPopulist from Alabama  answered…4mos4MO

Alabama should have to comply with FEDERALLY mandated weapon laws. We can, and should have the right to OWN weapons. But only if we're shown to be competent, and follow laws.

 @BB955FZ from Alabama  answered…4mos4MO

Only deny bail for those deemed a danger to the community or a flight risk- not the crime allegedly committed. Innocent until proven guilty.

 @B9BD79Y  from Alabama  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, but only in the case were the person who commit the crime was under any type of physical abuse.

 @B98JFSCWomen’s Equality from Alabama  answered…6mos6MO

Yes & No! I think it depends on the crime that was made. If it was self defense then yes but killing the innocent for no reason is a no go.

 @B98G3PG from Alabama  answered…6mos6MO

Yes but no at the same time. I feel as it depends on how many charges they have related to the gun and murder crimes

 @B8ZFWBD from Alabama  answered…6mos6MO

Well it depends in my opinion if it was to protect someone from a threat then idk maybe but if it was just on purpose then yes

 @B8XVVMF from Alabama  answered…6mos6MO

if they killed an innocent person for no reason I believe no bail would be the most suitable

 @B8TKTMZ from Alabama  answered…7mos7MO

Yes be allowed to but if you then committed the crime then you will have no bail

 @B8TCDJ6Women’s Equality from Alabama  answered…7mos7MO

depends on how major the crimes are and same for attempted murders.

 @B8MC2LQ from Alabama  answered…7mos7MO

yes, but only if the attempted murder is actual is self defended

 @B7YPNWW from Alabama  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, Alabama judges should be allowed to deny bail for certain gun crimes or attempted murders based on the level of the crime.

 @BD8GBMD from Alabama  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, Deny bail for all violent felony crimes in all cases.

 @BD23TZVIndependent from Alabama  answered…2mos2MO

I personally believe that it depends on the cruelty of the crime. I do understand that attempted murders are very serious but I also believe that everything shouldn't be considered as "attempted murder" as for example like if pulling a weapon out for self defense, that often get classified as an attempted murder due to the victim doing more damage that the attacker. So I just think it depends on the cruelty of the crime.

 @BCYYMS8 from Alabama  answered…2mos2MO

depends on situation

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