When is Bail Considered Excessive? An Eighth Amendment Analysis

[brianoliver]

$50, 000 for a misdemeanor. Something is wrong with that.

[dr.debbiewilliams]

I have never had a bail. I don't know.

[dr.debbiewilliams]

I don't know. I've never had a bail.

[notyourmama]

Thanks for the video! This is a frustrating topic for me. I don’t think The bail bond industry shouldn’t exist. charging someone money they couldn’t afford in the first place isn’t going to make a difference if they show up or not. Most people can’t pay cash for what their bail is, hence it’s all excessive. But like the “law” proves, lawyers can be pretty good snake oil salesman lol

[russellmclaurin]

The 8th amendment as narrated by Kermit the Frog.