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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
http://constitution.findlaw.com/amendment8.html
Includes links to online case law, history and application.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
This amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishment. Shown are text, history and related court cases.
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