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Originally Posted by Riot
His website said it was for his defense and "living expenses." Bail is part of his legal fees.
Zimmerman apparently was given over $200,000 by his supporters. His bail was 10%, or $15,000. Zimmerman lied to the judge. The judge may or may not punish him for lying to the court.
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The reason they say it costs 10% is because that is how much a bail company will charge you. If your bail is $150,000, if you can come up with $15,000, a bail company will pay the rest. The problem is that you don't get your $15,000 back. The bail company keeps it. That is what they charge you. If you have $150,000, you are better off putting the whole thing up yourself because you get the whole thing back. You save $15,000.
I doubt there will be any serious punishment from the judge. My guess is that the only punishment may be having the bail amount raised higher.
04-27-2012, 07:46 PM
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