This final written assignment will allow you to examine a landmark case that examined the Eighth Amendment. You will approach this assignment like a research paper and not a court brief.

Instructions:

First, review the landmark case:

• Hudson v. McMillian

Next, develop a three to five-page research paper that:

• Summarizes the facts of the case.
• Identifies common factors that a judge would have considered when determining Hudson's bail after his initial arrest (before trial or sentencing).
• Describes the factors judges must consider at the time of sentencing.
• Discusses if the force used against Hudson was reasonable or unreasonable.
• Explains why and uses the court decision to justify your decision.