Eighth Amendment
Text
“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
Plain English
Bail and fines can’t be excessive, and punishments can’t be cruel or unusual.
“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
Bail and fines can’t be excessive, and punishments can’t be cruel or unusual.