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Definition: The constitutional prohibition against punishments that are excessively harsh, disproportionate to the crime, or offensive to prevailing standards of decency. Includes protections against torture and excessive bail.
Category: Constitutional Rights · Statute: 8th Amendment / Art. I Sec. 17 FL Constitution · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Cruel and Unusual Punishment in Florida
The constitutional prohibition against punishments that are excessively harsh, disproportionate to the crime, or offensive to prevailing standards of decency. Includes protections against torture and excessive bail.
How This Relates to Bail
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