Because the crime was punishable by reclusion perpetua, the Garcias could not use bail and Felix would have to stay in jail for the duration of his trial all the way to sentencing.
Not that they could have afforded it even if there was bail.
They could barely afford to keep their family afloat during this time. Just like the Tariqs, their family consisted of more than a dozen people. The difference was that they were mostly adults or teenagers, so the cost of living per person was significantly higher.
And their combined wages were just barely enough. Not many were fluent in English and had blue collar jobs.
Because of this, Felix was seen as the hope of their family. The only one to be a straight A student, to achieve a scholarship in Holmwood University. They had put all their expectations for a better life on him…..
And now this happened.
"Please help us, Sir! My son could not do this, he is innocent!" Mrs. Garcia begged.
