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Richard has been arrested, charged with theft of property totaling less than $500, and arraigned. At the arraignment, the judge sets Richard’s bail at $2 million. What is the best way the judge could avoid being accused of breaking the Eighth Amendment?

deny Richard the opportunity to be released
lower Richard’s bail to a more reasonable sum
deny Richard bail until the trial
remove Richard’s bail altogether

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deny bail until the trial
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User Bryan Potts
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Deny bail until the trial
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