Explain how and why the 1st, 2nd, and 8th amendments contribute to criminal law?

The 1,2, and 8th amendment contribute to criminal law in the sense that. The first amendment is "right of speech, religion, and press" therefor a case in criminal court would give the defendant legal protection through freedom of press and speech. The second amendment is "the right to bear arm" persons bearing arms legally, if and when used as a self defense weapon in a court case may be spared harsh punishment and none if any is given. And finally the eight amendment is "excessive bail, excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishment." If a defendant is guilty of committing a crime he/she may be given bail depending on the charges. This amendments limits bail for a guilty defendant so that he/she may not commit the crime more than once and may not have freedom.