8th Amendment

The Eighth Amendment Name of the Student Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Course Name Professor Date of Submission The Eighth Amendment Introduction It is a part of the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution, and it prohibits excessive bailing, extreme fines, and cruel and unusual punishment. This paper will explain the rights in the Eighth Amendment and two court cases, define what is meant by excessive force, give an example of a current event regarding this Amendment, and examine the effect that technology has had on this Amendment. The Eighth Amendment states: “Bail shall not be excessive, the fines shall not be excessive, nor shall cruel and unusual punishments be inflicted.” This Amendment seeks to safeguard citizens from being subjected to inhuman treatment by their government and acts as a cornerstone in the criminal justice process (Code, 2019). The Eighth Amendment can be violated in various ways, and its infringement contributes to severe outcomes like the discharge of charges, the annulment of convictions, or civil action against police officials. Punishments for infringing on rights provided in the Eighth Amendment When Eighth Amendment rights are violated, the repercussions can be multidimensional: Legal Consequences: Inmates being subjected to cruel or unusual punishment can sue state officials and get damages or change some practices. Judicial Consequences: This holds the legal provision of cases subject to change of sentences and convictions in courts due to violation of the Eighth Amendment. Public Trust: Why they occur—Contraventions can decrease community trust in the criminal justice system and result in demands for justice and heads rolling. Precedent-Setting Court Cases Furman v. Georgia...