8th amendment question?

Question

I have a question about the eighth amendment (amendment regarding excessive bail and fines, cruel and unusual punishment)

How are you ensured that or guaranteed that you will be protected under the eighth amendment? What is the MECHANISM that exists?

For example, say if you stole something really small, but your bail was set at $100,000. How are you ensured that you will be protected under the eighth amendment against this excessive bail? (I was told that the answer was NOT 'calling a lawyer or a bondsman'.)

Thank you!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

There are set maximum bail amounts for each crime.

The judge makes that call.