The Right of Criminally Abused Due process of law is commonly defined as the right of every citizen against arbitrary action by national or state governments. This law was created to protect the personal liberty of every citizen. In court matters involving crime, the state is the party charging the individual with the crime. In often cases, this can be intimidating and imposing to the defendant. The requirements of due process are an attempt to …
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…that requires for the due process law is the eighth amendment. It prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment. However the interpretation of cruel and unusual punishment remains one of the greatest challenges for the courts. The interpretation varies between, cultures, generations, and races. One of the largest controversies is the death penalty. Some people believe today that sentencing a person to death is cruel and unusual punishment, and against their constitution rights.