Case law has further defined "cruel and unusual punishment". The Supreme Court decision in Furman v. Georgia established that punishment must not: "by its sever

Case law has further defined "cruel and unusual punishment". The Supreme Court decision in Furman v. Georgia established that punishment must not: "by its severity be degrading to human dignity", "a severe punishment that is obviously inflicted in wholly arbitrary fashion," "a severe punishment that is clearly and totally rejected throughout society," or "a severe punishment that is patently unnecessary." severe punishment that is patently unnecessary. I think it would be difficult to argue that any of Michael Cicconetti's creative punishments are "severe". Conversely, they appear to be relatively lenient compared to orthodox punishments. Additionally, the punishments are arguably the opposite of arbitrary, being designed to match the specifics of the crimes.