The practice of imprisoning civilians for unpaid fines is creating an unfair division in today’s justice system (Hoag 747). The system appears to be separately constructed for the poor and wealthy rather than equally established to ensure a fair hearing for all individuals (Hoag 747). Hoag indicates that despite their economic circumstances, poor civilians are expected to pay additional fees for housing and equipment while awaiting their trial in jail (747). Many civilians are granted the opportunity of leaving their prison cells if they can afford to post bail (Hoag 752). Hoag notes that “while both are presumed innocent, wealthier people can buy their freedom pending trial, whereas poor people cannot” (749). Consequently, those who cannot
