1. 8th Amendment
GOVT Notes 5-5

2. 8th Amendment No cruel and unusual punishment
No excessive bail or fines
People are innocent until proven guilty

3. 8th Amendment
1) Bail:
cash an arrested person gives to court to ensure that they will appear in court
Based on person’s ability to pay and the seriousness of the crime
If the defendant doesn't show up, the court may keep the bail and issue a warrant for the defendant's arrest

4. 8th Amendment 2) Bail Reform Act of 1984
No bail given if person is dangerous or a flight risk
Time served subtracted from sentence

5. 8th Amendment
Q) Can you guess the average fine for parking illegally at the UA? Q) Can you guess the fine for parking in a handicapped space in Tucson?

6. 8th Amendment 3) Fines: Pay money as penalty for committing a crime
Fines should be equal to the seriousness of the crime
Non-payment can result in jail time

7. FROM THE CITY OF TUCSON
If you do not pay your fine on your court date, the court may:
Impose late fees.
Suspend your driving privileges.
Issue a warrant for your arrest.
Seize your wages, tax refunds, bank accounts or personal property such as your car.
Notify a collection agency.
Harm your credit score.

8. 8th Amendment 4) No Cruel and Unusual Punishment
No torture and inhumane treatment
No death penalty for mentally ill and minors (18 and younger)

9. Does the death penalty deter murder?

10. Death Penalty and Botched Executions
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11. U.S. States and the Death Penalty

12. Top 5 Countries with most executions

13. Methods of Execution in U.S. since 1700