Assertion: bail | /r/HasProperty | excessive
Facets:
value: in violation of the eighth amendment
type: OTHER
value: inherently
type: DEGREE
Source sentences:
text: The fact that you simply can't afford to post it doesn't mean that the bail is inherently excessive or that the judge has abused his/her discretion.
text: Bail is “excessive” in violation of the Eighth Amendment when it is set at a figure higher than an amount reasonably calculated to ensure the asserted governmental interest.
text: Bail is ''excessive'' in violation of the Eighth Amendment when it is set at a figure higher than an amount reasonably calculated to ensure the asserted governmental interest.
text: The Supreme Court of Vermont recently concluded that “[a]lthough both the U.S. and Vermont Constitutions prohibit excessive bail, neither this court nor the U.S. Supreme Court has ever held that bail is excessive solely because the defendant cannot raise the necessary funds.”[REF]
text: Bail is “excessive” in violation of the Eighth Amendment when it is set at a figure higher than an amount reasonably calculated to ensure the asserted governmental interest.25
text: Its more of an issue of due process and not being able to plead your case than whether bail is excessive or not," Clayton said.
text: Although Zachary Cruz's attorney did not specifically reference the Excessive Bail clause, he argued that the bail was excessive, considering the fact that the bond for Criminal Trespass is typically $25.
text: Kars argues that the bail is excessive, as he cannot afford to post that amount in cash nor does he have sufficient collateral to purchase a bail bond.