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The eighth amendment protects us from excessive fines and bail, and cruel & unusual punishment.
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∙ 15y agoAllows the judge to set bail. Allows the judge to not set excessive bail. Also, does not allow cruel and unusual punishment.
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Does water boarding violate the eighth amendment of the US Constitution?
maybe
From What does the eighth amendment protect citizens?
unfair trial or over taxation Bail.
How does the eighth amendment protect mentally or retarded who commit a crime in the United States?
The complete text of the 8th Amendment to the US Constitution follows: EIGHTH AMENDMENT - 'Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.' Based on the wording of the amendment I don't understand what the questioner is asking. The provisions of the amendment apply to ALL persons criminally charged without specifically excluding (or including) any particular class of persons.
When did Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happen?
Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland happened in 1983.
Why did the eighth amendment get ratiflied?
The eighth amendment to U.S. Constitution was ratified December 15th, 1791.
How does amendment 4 protect us?
due process
This amendment guarantees there will be no excessive bail Bail is the money an accused gives to the court to guarantee that he she will appear for his her trial.?
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution.
What does the amendment five of the constitution protect us from?
rights of the accused
Which amendment led to the banning of barbaric punishments?
Its The Eighth Amendment
Which amendment is Prohibits cruel and usual punishment?
the eighth amendment
What amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) states:"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted"
Why did the founding fathers include the eighth amendment?
The Bill of Rights were written to give the individual rights from the government. The 8th Amendment was added because it protects the individual from excessive actions by the courts. Specifically the 8th Amendment prevents the courts from imposing excessive bail or fines, or imposing cruel and unusual punishments.
