jump bail
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Asked if she feared repercussions for her family in Hong Kong, she stressed that she had made the decision to jump bail by herself and would not comment further for reasons of "security".
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2023
Prosecutors said that during their detention the Taylors had expressed remorse and that the pair had been misled to believe helping someone jump bail was not illegal in Japan.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2021
So, for example, you cannot jump bail but have your lawyer ask the court to dismiss the case against you.
From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2019
But Britain and Sweden argue that by choosing to jump bail and seek asylum in the Ecuadorean embassy, Assange has effectively imprisoned himself.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 2018
"Yes, I mus admit that I owe Tom, but this is er time fur me ter jump bail," said Dick Sands.
From Hanover; Or The Persecution of the Lowly A Story of the Wilmington Massacre. by Thorne, Jack
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