[Peace] virtual event Thurs Aug 6, 2020; 7pm / panelist from Champaign County Bailout Coalition

[Karen Medina]

Dear Peace List,

A local (but virtual) event related to racism and policing. One of the
panelists is from the Champaign County Bailout Coalition.
Thursday, August 6, 2020; 7pm
Navigating Arrest, Jail and Bond Processes
A panel discussion about...
* What happens after someone has been taken into custody by police?
How to navigate the jail system (visitation, calls, and bailing someone
out).
* What is a bond and/or arraignment hearing?
Hosted by Bend the Arc: CU Events
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
https://cu.bendthearc.us/champaign_county_arrest_jail_and_bail_processes
ABOUT THE DISCUSSION

One in every three adults has a criminal record. At some point 70 million
Americans have been arrested on a felony charge even if the arrest did not
lead to conviction. If you have not personally been arrested, you likely
know someone who has.  Illinois Attorney Tony Allegretti will answer
questions about the arrest process,  and review some basics about the
Champaign County legal system.*  We will also hear from Nick Hopkins who
will introduce the Champaign County Bailout Coalition, a grassroots
organization that helps to pay low bonds for people who cannot afford to
pay. // ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
* TONY ALLEGRETTI is a practicing attorney in Champaign County, Illinois.
He attended Chicago-Kent College of Law and attended DePaul University in
Chicago for his undergraduate degree.  Tony is currently a Staff Attorney
with Student Legal Services at the University of Illinois.  Previously he
was an Assistant Public Defender with the Champaign County Public
Defender's Office and prior to that with the Vermilion County Public
Defender's Office.  Before attending law school and after completing his
undergraduate degree, Tony served in the U.S. Peace Corps in Kenya.
* NICK HOPKINS has volunteered with the Champaign County Bailout Coalition
since late 2018. He is an attorney and worked as an assistant public
defender in Champaign County before moving to Connecticut this past
November. He currently represents people on court-appointed post-conviction
and innocence cases.
NOTE: This presentation is informational only and general questions about
legal processes will be answered. No specific cases will be discussed.
Participants should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to
any particular legal matter.
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