In a decision that may curb the rise of financial penalties and property seizures in the US criminal justice system, the Supreme Court on Wednesday for the first time ruled that the US Constitution's ban on "excess fines" applies to states as well as the federal government. - Reuters

Supreme Court backs 'excessive fines' ban

In a decision that may curb the rise of financial penalties and property seizures in the US criminal justice system, the Supreme Court on Wednesday for the first time ruled that the US Constitution's ban on "excess fines" applies to states as well as the federal government. - Reuters

Published: 21 Feb 2019