Michael Cicconetti
The first thing this brings to mind:<p>> Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eighth_Amendment_to_the_United...</a><p>The article on Judge Cicconetti doesn't mention how many of his alternative punishments have been challenged on appeal (or if that's even an option).<p>Let's say a judge wants to do something similar, but in a more malevolent way supported by the local community. What checks the power of this judge other than an appeal through the court system?