In ________, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the use of deadly force was not reasonable unless the suspect committed a crime that inflicted serious harm and his or her escape posed a significant risk of further serious harm to persons at large.

A. Tennessee v. Garner
B. Mapp v. Ohio
C. Saucier v. Katz
D. Graham v. Connor


Answer: A

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