AMENDMENT 8

INTRODUCTION

• Protects people who have been accused of crimes
• Cruel and unusual punishments- bad treatment
• Excessive bail- a lot of money to bail you out

THE HISTOY OF AMENDMENT 8

• Ratified on December 15th, 1791
• People thought it was unfair
• People were tortured and killed
• Friends and patriots- captured and gave away money

THE ADVANTAGES FOR THE AMERICANS

• No cruel or unusual punishments- no whipping
• No exessive bail
• Judges can decide the bail depending on how bad the person is

THE COURT CASE

• Wallace Wilkerson Vs. Utah
• Wallace Wilkerson lost
• Sent to death by firing squad

MY CONCLUSION

• When committing a small crime, high bail and a punishment
• Protects individuals from high bail and cruel treatment
• Some people think it was unfair and others think they shouldnt be the amendment