Question

Which of the following best reflects an application of the Eighth Amendment? The conviction of an accused person is overruled because the person asked for a grand jury and the request was denied. A person cleared of a murder charge openly brags about their guilt, but a new trial cannot be ordered. Evidence obtained from a warrantless search by officers is ruled admissible when probable cause is proven. The 25-year prison sentence given to a person convicted of possessing two ounces of cocaine is ruled unconstitutional.

Answer 1

Application of the Eighth Amendment

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The 25-year prison sentence given to a person convicted of possessing two ounces of cocaine is ruled unconstitutional.