In European and American countries, pulling someone out of a police station is a breeze for capitalists.
Before discussing how to get someone out, let's talk about the so-called bail system. In the judicial systems of the United Kingdom and the United States, there is a very important fundamental principle called the "presumption of innocence."
The presumption of innocence means that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Even if there is evidence indicating guilt, as long as there hasn't been a court verdict, the person is innocent!
In the words of the 18th-century British philosopher Sir William Blackstone: "Better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer."
So no matter where Duke is being held or who arrested him, legally, he is considered innocent. Therefore, according to the constitutional provision that the government has no authority to restrict the personal freedom of innocent citizens, there is a very awkward window of time.
That is, during the period between the arrest and the trial, the person arrested is legally innocent and cannot be detained for an extended period.
So, before the trial, the person must be released! Until they are convicted, they cannot be imprisoned. To prevent them from fleeing immediately and not showing up for the trial, they are required to pay money! A bail is collected before you can be temporarily released.
In the United States, there are specialized bail bond companies that pay bail for these individuals. Typically, the arrested person pays around 3% to 9%, and the rest is paid by the bail bond company. On the trial date, if the arrested person appears in court as scheduled, the bail is refunded to them and the bail bond company, which then collects about 3% as a fee.
If the person fails to appear in court, the bail bond company sends someone to arrest them. These are the so-called bounty hunters! Bounty hunters in the United States are not only present during the Wild West period; they exist now and will continue to exist as long as the bail system remains!
Due to discrimination against black people, Duke cannot get help from bail bond companies. And because selling leaves is a serious offense, the bail amount is relatively high, which forced Kazim to find a way and put the idea on Carter. If it were a white person, he could have handled it himself.
So, it's just a matter of bail; Carter doesn't need to put much effort into it. Paying some money would easily resolve it. Before 4 p.m., when Duleedric agreed to Carter's terms, Duke appeared at home before 5 p.m.
With this, the first step was completed.
"Well, if there's nothing else, I'll be off. I'll have a lawyer come by tomorrow. You should coordinate with him well. When it comes to the trial, figure out what to say and what not to say."
"I understand. Thank you, Carter. How about staying for dinner?"
As Duke's family escorted Carter to the door, Mr. Duke spoke up, urging him to stay.
"No, thank you. I have things to attend to. I've got the list now, and I must do something with it!"
Carter waved the list that Kazim had just written for him, smiling and winking at Kazim behind Duke.
"Yes, it's time for payback! Can't just let people bully us around! Carter, if anyone bullies you at school, find Kazim, or come to me. Although I'm not educated, if anyone bullies you, I'll take them down with a shot!"
Duke was back, and the backbone had returned. With the backbone, Mrs. Duke immediately revealed the fierceness inherent in a black mother. Carter could only smile and express his gratitude.
Not letting people bully you was true, but it was too much to shoot someone over such a small matter! Besides, Carter didn't think physical annihilation was the best solution; psychological attacks were the most painful.
"Goodman, please help me check the parents' occupations of the people on this list. What backgrounds they have, whether they've taken out loans with us, or if their employers have."
Before the bank closed for the day, Carter returned to the bank. As soon as he entered, Carter eagerly handed the bewildered Goodman the list.
"What happened?"
"Just take a good look at me now. What do you think happened?"
Carter pointed to the marks on his body, not appearing particularly angry, but Goodman understood his attitude.
He's seeking revenge, isn't he?!
"Alright, I'll check right away."
"Also, find me a lawyer. One who's good at defending innocents accused of selling leaves."
"A lawyer? Why do you need that kind of lawyer?"
Goodman was puzzled again. He couldn't believe Carter would sell leaves. Not to mention selling, Carter usually wouldn't even touch the stuff.
"Just helping a friend. With today's events, if I want peace at school in the future, I'll need some friends!"
Carter smiled brightly, seemingly not taking today's beating to heart.
"Also, are the bank's security personnel enough now? If I need to pull one of them to protect me, it's not useful here. He can't follow me to class, and without weapons, one person is meaningless. I'll handle it myself."
"Pulling one of the security guards from the bank is not a problem. Just let me know if you need it. But, Carter, these... friends, you'd better have less contact with them. It's too easy to seek revenge against them!"
Goodman emphasized the word "friends" heavily while raising the list in his hand.
"Just focus on the leader first, then move on to the others one by one. Know your own strength; don't try to wipe them out all at once. From your list, the first one is this guy named Geen, right? Let's start with him?"