The justice system is premised on the notion that rich and poor are treated equally. But today, access to justice is based on how much a person can pay. People who are poor are systemically treated worse than the wealthy. People without financial means remain in jail prior to trial because they can’t afford bail, resulting in a higher conviction rate. Individuals who can’t afford to pay off court debt have their licenses suspended, sending them into an inescapable cycle of unemployment and hardship. These counterproductive policies result in an endless cycle of poverty.