The justifications under the common law rule allowing for individuals to resist an unlawful arrest include:
A) a state may not indiscriminately take away a person?s liberty.
B) citizens are responsible for governing the governors (police).
C) innocent persons may resist by virtue of the injustice attempted to be placed on them.
D) All of the above are correct.
Answer: D
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A. serious injury to a distant relative B. infidelity of a spouse C. vile or abusive verbal insults D. a blasphemous act
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A. target banks when numerous customers are present, such as around midday. B. be solitary offenders. C. target banks near closing or on Friday. D. employ intimidation or physical or verbal threats.
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