Tennessee v. Garner Et Al.

By Supreme Court of the United States

Release : 1985-03-27

Genre : Law, Books, Professional & Technical

Kind : ebook

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This case requires us to determine the constitutionality of the use of deadly force to prevent the escape of an apparently unarmed suspected felon. We conclude that such force may not be used unless it is necessary to prevent the escape and the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.

Tennessee v. Garner Et Al.

By Supreme Court of the United States

Release : 1985-03-27

Genre : Law, Books, Professional & Technical

Kind : ebook

(0 ratings)
This case requires us to determine the constitutionality of the use of deadly force to prevent the escape of an apparently unarmed suspected felon. We conclude that such force may not be used unless it is necessary to prevent the escape and the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.

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