Sara, an 18-year old college student uses cocaine occasionally and was just arrested for buying $200 worth. After spending the night in jail, she is ready to put this whole episode behind her. When she appears before the judge, she has a public defender representing her and the attorney has assured Sara that this is no big deal as it was her first offense.
-Sara finally calls her parents. They are troubled by her addiction and want her to go to rehab, so they give her some money. This is enough to cover about 10 percent of the bail fee. In order to get back to her classes and life, what is the best option for Sara

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Sara should choose to post direct bail, which involves paying the entire bail amount upfront to the court. This will allow her to be released from jail immediately and continue with her life without any further delays or complications. Since her parents have given her some money, she can use it to cover a portion of the bail fee and arrange for a payment plan to cover the rest. This option is also less expensive in terms of fees and interest compared to surety bail or unsecured bond. Additionally, requesting a reduction in bail may not be a viable option, especially if the judge deems the offense serious or if Sara has a history of drug abuse.

Sara, an 18-Year Old College Student Uses Cocaine Occasionally and Was