The American prison system is designed to punish individuals for their crimes as a means of preventing them from repeating the same behavior, yet this system serves as a revolving door for many criminals. Recidivism rates show that within three years of release, 68% of prisoners are rearrested and within five years, 77% were rearrested. The vast majority of these individuals are arrested for non-violent crimes. Current perspectives on mass incarceration seem to only critique

When someone is arrested, it can be quite a traumatic experience for not only the suspect but everyone involved. If you are going to post a bond for someone who has been detained by the police, understanding the arrest process and bonding procedures will go a long way to help mitigate stress. First, in order to comply with the suspect's legal and constitutional rights, police must follow certain legal procedures during and after the actual arrest. Someone is considered under