Excessive Bail
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv bɔːl/
Definitions
- (n.) An amount of bail set higher than necessary to ensure the defendant's appearance in court, deemed excessive and prohibited by law.
The judge ruled that the defendant's bail was excessive and ordered it reduced.
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Excessive bail determinations often involve balancing the defendant's rights with public safety and flight risk; the U.S. Constitution's Eighth Amendment serves as a key standard.
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