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Yes, fines are governed by the 8th amendment which requires they not be excessive.
by arcticbull 4y ago
Yes, fines are governed by the 8th amendment which requires they not be excessive.
- Xeoncross 4y agoWhich of course they always are, sometimes.
- MichaelCollins 4y ago> always are, sometimes. Heh. For real though, fines that aren't adjusted to the offenders wealth seem to give legal impunity to the wealthy. But performing that adjustment without a floor essentially gives legal impunity to people at rock bottom. The trick is finding some middle ground where all criminals, poor and rich, can be effectively punished to deter crimes of opportunity.