Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//June 14, 2016//

State laws denying bail to accused sex offenders are unconstitutional, the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. In a split opinion, the majority said it may very well be appropriate...

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State can’t deny bail to accused sex offender, appeals court rules

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