Q: What can I do if a judge violating my 8th amendment
A: The 8th Amendment covers both "excessive bail" and "cruel and unusual punishments". You don't specify how your rights may have been violated. Either way, if you believe the judge violated your rights under the 8th Amendment, discuss your concerns with your defense attorney.
Andy Chen agrees with this answer
A: There's no way to answer this question without knowing what happened and what the judge did. If this is a DUI situation, those are so routine and common that I'd be surprised if a judge did committed a serious mistake like an 8th amendment violation. What happens more often is that the defendant doesn't understand what is occurring in court because things happen so quickly or because the terminology is confusing.
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