Excessive Fines Clause
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first heard Feb 2015
last heard 8 Oct
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Statutory clause limiting fines to proportionality with the offense
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newest first · ▶ plays the momentCarol A. CorriganSupreme Court of California · Supreme Court Oral Argument 2025-10 -08 - Oct 08, 2025 · 5:06:11 · 8 Oct
…And that's controlled by the excessive fines and fees clause.…
Joshua A. KleinSupreme Court of California · Supreme Court Oral Argument 2025-10 -08 - Oct 08, 2025 · 4:55:02 · 8 Oct
…Under the excessive fines clause, the effect that a given fine has on a particular defendant is a factor, and their limited means is a factor in determining whether that fine is grossly disproportionate punishment.…
Leondra R. KrugerSupreme Court of California · Supreme Court Oral Argument 2025-10 -08 - Oct 08, 2025 · 4:32:14 · 8 Oct
…So when we're talking about the excessive fines clause, right, we're looking at the culpability of the defendant, the seriousness of the offense, the fines and fees or whatever penalties that are imposed for other similar crimes.…
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