Know your rights: The Eighth Amendment
AMENDMENT VIII: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." Many focus on the "cruel and unusual punishments" aspect of this amendment, but no less important is the provision related to bail. Bail is money or property posted as security to obtain release from incarceration and to ensure appearance at hearings. If you don't show up, you can lose the money or the property you've posted. Federal and state l