To the Editor:

In his letter, “No Bail, Not Always” (8/9), Joseph P. Gorman put forth some great and novel ideas opposing our new, progressive leniency on criminals. Most of us can agree that people who commit a nonviolent crime need not be jailed for lack of bail money. Yet there must be a limit to this leniency.

Ending cashless bail at the third nonviolent offense is plenty generous. Prioritizing the rights of victims over criminals is inarguable, as are all of Mr. Gorman’s suggestions.

August 17, 2023