EIGHTH AMMENDMENT

How does the Eighth Amendment and its relationship to capital punishment come into play regarding sentencing?

How does the Eighth Amendment and its relationship to capital punishment come into play regarding sentencing?

Introduction

The amendment states that the appalling bail will not be given. The unwanted fines will not be imposed, and neither cruel punishment are not going to be inflicted. The amendment incorporates in the Bill of the Rights in the year of 1791. The amendment also provides as a defense for those that are innocent unless proven guilty. It also ensures that the individual is treated in a ...