The True Price of Justice: Criminal Convictions Carry Financial Penalties That Last a Lifetime

Decades of Debt: The Lasting Financial Burden of a Criminal Conviction

A recent analysis from Bader Law sheds new light on how criminal convictions in the United States create long-term financial hardship that often far outlasts a jail or prison sentence. The report explores the extensive and often underestimated economic impact of being convicted, including fines, fees, lost wages, and hidden expenses that can total hundreds of thousands of dollars over a lifetime. According to the study, wrongful convictions alon…

The True Price of Justice: Criminal Convictions Carry Financial Penalties That Last a Lifetime

A new data-backed investigation from Georgia attorney Seth Bader examines the far-reaching financial consequences of criminal convictions in the U.S., highlighting a justice system that imposes long-term economic hardship on individuals and families. The findings show that the average wrongful conviction costs an individual approximately $6.1 million, or around $1,334 per day spent behind bars. Even in non-wrongful cases, the average lifetime co…