u/Salt-Honeydew4244

A few years ago we had an extended family member arrested for a serious crime with a high bail, more than any of us could pay or were willing to pay. I'm still not really sure how but they were able to get out and its kind of a touchy subject so I don't want to pry. The only thing I can think is that during covid they were much more willing to let people out for free even for serious crimes if there was overcrowding, was this the case?

I've learned that someone can be convicted of conspiracy or being an accessory even if the main suspect is found not guilty and aquitted. Does that mean if I were going to help someone with a crime I could be arrested right off the bat and convicted while the main suspect runs free for years?

If it wasn't already implied this is hypothetical.