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excessive bail n. an amount of bail ordered posted by an accused defendant which is much more than necessary or usual to assure he/she will make court appearances, particularly in relation to minor crimes. If excessive bail is claimed, the defendant can make a motion for reduction of bail, and if it is not granted, he/she can then apply directly to a court of appeal for reduction. (See: bail) |
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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Defense attorneys often raise objections to what they perceive as excessive bail in stalking cases. Dean Stokka, a Lake Los Angeles resident who has known the Gentrys for eight years, said the Gentrys' bail violates constitutional prohibitions against excessive bail. |
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