Criminal Justice questions help

• Watch the two (2) videos and reflect on how the Sixth and Eighth Amendment protections were or can be preserved in each of the videos.
  • Video 1:CJ in Practice: Judge Sentencing Guidelines
  • Video 2: Criminal Justice in Practice (scenario) Jury Selection

• Then assess the impact that understanding and complying with the Sixth and Eighth Amendments will have on your future career and your ability to do your job effectively.

FUTURE CAREER: Parole Officer

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The Eighth Amendment of our U.S. Constitution states: “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” The following website includes two dueling essays regarding the application of the Eighth Amendment’s “Cruel and Unusual Punishment” Clause, the contemporary perspective essay by Bryan A. Stevenson and the original-meaning essay by John F. Stinneford, https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution/amendments/amendment-viii. Which view do you believe is the correct view and why?