Describe how the system of paying bail works, under the eight amendment

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Sloane Hines

6 March, 19:03

Describe how the system of paying bail works, under the eight amendment

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Dudley · Answer 1

The eighth amendment prohibits the imposition of excessive fines, excessive bail, and cruel and unusual punishment.

the court sets the amount of bail depending on the severity of the crime u then have the option to pay ur bail with is usually 10% or stay in jail until it either found guilty or not guilty