Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act
Summary
The "Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act" aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to address fraud related to bail posting. Specifically, it targets fraud in connection with monetary bail, criminal bail bonds, and Federal immigration bail bonds. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Expected Effects
If enacted, the bill would expand the scope of Section 1033(f)(1)(A) of Title 18 to include fraud related to bail. This could lead to increased scrutiny and potential prosecution of individuals who engage in fraudulent activities related to bail posting. The intended effect is to reduce the likelihood of violent offenders being released on fraudulent bail.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially reduces crime by preventing the release of violent offenders on fraudulent bail.
- Enhances the integrity of the bail system.
- May deter individuals from engaging in fraudulent activities related to bail.
- Could improve public safety by keeping potentially dangerous individuals off the streets.
- May lead to a more just application of the law regarding bail.
Potential Disadvantages
- Could potentially lead to increased scrutiny and potential over-prosecution of individuals involved in bail processes.
- May disproportionately affect low-income individuals who rely on bail bonds.
- Potential for increased administrative burden on the justice system.
- The effectiveness of the amendment depends on enforcement and interpretation by the courts.
- Could lead to unintended consequences if the definition of fraud is too broad.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's broad goals of establishing justice and ensuring domestic tranquility, as stated in the Preamble. It aims to strengthen the legal framework around bail, which is a component of the justice system. The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, and this bill could be seen as an effort to prevent abuse of the bail system, although it does not directly address the amount of bail set.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).