More of this story Jul 22, 2008
" The USA spends 69 billion tax dollars every year on the drug war, builds 900 new prison beds and hires 150 more correction officers every two weeks, arrests someone on a drug charge every 17 seconds, jails more people than any nation and has killed over 100,000 citizens in the drug war. In 1914 when there were no prohibited drugs 1.3% of our population was addicted to drugs, today 1.3% of our population is still addicted to drugs and theres way more crime and violence because of the huge... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
MURRIETA: Final defendant in Murrieta fight club sentenced Jul 20, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Anthony Smith agrees to 25 years in prison, which his grandfather calls excessive. (North County Times)
Kyle Bell should stay in Colorado prison Jul 2, 2008
"... excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.". The context was that the English Parliament was determined to establish frames of justice near the end of a particularly brutal century in that country. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Texas Murder Defendant Missing As Jury Returns Guilty Verdict Jul 2, 2008
com on Jul 2, 2008 at 01:50 AM Amendment 8 to the US Constitution states in part "Excessive bail shall not be required...". Since many of these criminals choose to run today instead of showing up to court and facing their punishment, I do not consider No Bail to be excessive. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cheney linked to torture tactics Jun 26, 2008
The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) to the United States Constitution, which is part of the United States Bill of Rights, prohibits excessive bail or fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishment. If you would like to argue that foreign "detainees" do not apply then for your educational pleasure. (Yahoo News -- Bush Administration)
Understanding the Bill of Rights Jun 25, 2008
Excessive bail or fines cannot be imposed, nor can cruel and unusual punishments be inflicted. The rights not spelled out in the first eight amendments belong to the people. (Suite101.com)
Business owner sues city over water bins Jun 5, 2008
Now, Gates contends the city's practice of charging him eight times over for a single water pipe amounts to a violation of Article 1, Section 3 of the Texas Constitution, known as the Equal Protection Clause, and Article 1, Section 13 of the Texas Constitution, which prohibits excessive bail and excessive fines. Wants excessive fees' back. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Groups challenge illegal immigrant bail law Apr 8, 2008
The Eighth Amendment, by setting excessive bail. The 14th Amendment, which assures due process of law, because it is unnecessarily punitive, and because the defendants are not allowed a hearing to question the judge's decision. (AZCentral -- News)
216th judicial candidates say bail set too high in most cases Feb 27, 2008
While the first reaction of many law-abiding citizens might be to favor a high bail for those accused of a crime, each of the candidates pointed out that excessive bail can cost the accused his or her rights and cost taxpayers a lot of money. In the 216th district, bails are too high, Weaver said. (Boerne Star, TX)
An Undeserved 'Scarlet Letter' For Sex Offenders Feb 22, 2008
Issue date: 2/21/08 Section. Connecticut Governor, M. Jodi Rell has recently proposed a law that would require registered sex offenders to have a code identifying them as such on either their license or state identification. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Editorial: Enough already Feb 9, 2008
U.S. Bill of Rights Eighth Amendment; Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. I say again, if you don't think waterboarding is torture, let's you, me and Barefoot meet and figure it out ourselves. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Boy charged in fatal crash freed on bail Dec 14, 2007
to arguements wrote on Dec 13, 2007 10:00 AM:" he's not finished yet, he still has trial and will do time, the constitution guards against excessive bail, understand that this happened due to BOTH parties, it wasnt a one sided crime. The victime like it or not was breaking the law too. he will get his time in court and things will work out. The New husband/father made a bad choice and bears just as much responsibiliy as does the other kid. And to the other person above it was weekend detention... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Letter to the Editor: Police crack down threatens rights Sep 27, 2007
"Amendment VIII: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed; nor cruel and punishments inflicted.". If beer drinking on Mission Hill lands you in jail for a night, we should all call off Christmas dinner, because we will be spending the rest of the year behind bars for jay walking on Huntington Avenue. (Northeastern News, MA)
Five men in court for abducting, molesting 19-year-old girl Sep 21, 2007
In asking the court to impose lower bail amounts, defence counsel Manjeet Kaur said public interest was not a basis for requests of excessive bail amounts. "The purpose of bail is to ensure the attendance of an accused during every proceeding in court. "That is the only purpose of bail. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Appeal over city pension draws interest Jul 13, 2007
Frank J. McGee, Maher's lawyer, argued that depriving Maher of his pension violated the Eighth Amendment of the US Constitution, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail. In December 2001, Maher broke into the personnel office at City Hall in an attempt to remove documents criticizing his performance as chief inspector of gas and plumbing. (Boston Globe)
'Don't say anything!' Suspects arraigned in murder of Heights deli owner; victim's husband glad Mar 24, 2007
He was issued a $2 million bail, which elicited loud complaints from Shannon over the excessive bail amount. "You are charged with a commission of a homicide and with of course, armed robbery, and allegations that you shot to death Fidelina Claros," said Judge Richard Nieto. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
EDITORIAL- Our rights, our gift Dec 6, 2006
You are protected from unreasonable search and seizure (which brings to mind warrantless wiretapping), and the Bill of Rights outlaws excessive bail and fines, along with cruel and unusual punishment (another hot issue in the U.S. Congress). You don't have to incriminate yourself in a court of law, and you can't be tried twice for the same offense. (Hillsboro Free Press, KS)
Cherie Speller: Constitution Day reminds us of the importance of the Bill of Rights Sep 11, 2006
The Eighth Amendment protects against excessive bail, fines or cruel and unusual punishments, while the Ninth Amendment says the list of rights does not deny others held by the people. And, powers not delegated in the Constitution are reserved to the states or to the people in the 10th Amendment. (The Daily Reflector)
Know Bill of Rights Jul 4, 2006
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment IX. (Idaho Press-Tribune)
Judge won't lower $500,000 bail for man accused in teen porn case May 23, 2006
"I still think it's an excessive bail, but the judge has rules and we'll just have to proceed forward," defense lawyer James Howarth told the Detroit Free Press. A preliminary examination is scheduled June 15-16. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Arresting the Homeless Is Unconstitutional? Where the 9th Circuit Went Wrong Apr 22, 2006
The Eighth Amendment -- which states simply that "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted" -- does not appear from its plain language to prohibit a law authorizing the arrest of the homeless. Even The Los Angeles Times found it appropriate to write in a news article reporting on the decision that the 9th Circuit is "the most liberal federal appellate court in the nation.". (Law.com)
