Some of the punishments imposed on prisoners were refusing to give them food and water. Also, they could be put in solitary confinement.
There are a couple of reasons as to why punishments are imposed. one may include deterrence.
The different types of punishments for criminal offenses include fines, probation, community service, imprisonment, and in some cases, the death penalty.
depends on the crime and which felony grade it is.
How many union prisioners escaped?
The Eighth amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America guarantees that excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Mostly civilians, some Japanese soldiers and some american prisioners of war.
excessive fines may NOT be imposed and cruel and unusual punishment may NOT be inflicted.
Article VIII of the US Constitution states that no excessive bail nor heavy fines should be imposed. Cruel and unusual punishments should also not be inflicted.
1. He was excommunicated from the Catholic Church. 2. He was (later) declared an outlaw.
U.S. Const., Amend. VIII: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." Any penalty deemed to be violative of Amendment VIII, that is "cruel and unusual punishment" cannot be imposed.
U.S. Const., Amend. VIII: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." Any penalty deemed to be violative of Amendment VIII, that is "cruel and unusual punishment" cannot be imposed.
Draco was a legislator in ancient Greece, who was renowned for the severity of the punishments he imposed. Draco was asked why so many crimes were punished with death. Draco replied that death was appropriate for the lesser crimes, and unfortunately there were no punishments more severe that could be imposed for really serious crimes. The word "draconian" comes from his name and means "imposing unusually severe punishments".