A factor that was used by the majority in its decision in Scott v. Harris (2007) was that

A. The high speed chase took place at night when few pedestrians were out
B. Part of the chase occurred on a four lane road
C. Tennessee v. Garner (1985) was not precedent
D. Police had the license plate number of the fleeing automobile


ANSWER: C

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