Which U.S. Supreme Court case ruled that deadly force may not be used against an unarmed and fleeing suspect unless necessary to prevent their escape and unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of serious injury?

A. Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
B. Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
C. Tennessee v. Garner (1985)
D. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
E. Roper v. Simmons (2005)


Answer: C

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

Government use of capital punishment sends a message that it tolerates killing, thus the so called _______________

a. liberalization effect b. execution effect c. brutalization effect d. deterrent effect

Criminal Justice

Which perspective on crime is most closely linked with the humanistic perspective?

A) Conformity B) Strain C) Learning D) Determinism

Criminal Justice

Government officials performing discretionary functions, have ______ immunity from civil lawsuits for official conduct does not violate clearly established rights, which a reasonable person would have known

Fill in the blank with correct word.

Criminal Justice

Probation revocation procedures are governed by

A. the probation officer. B. local ordinances. C. state law and agency policy. D. the Departments of Corrections.

Criminal Justice