Asked by Lorene Miles on Apr 26, 2024
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In which U.S.Supreme Court case did the Court validate the use of deadly force during a high speed vehicle pursuit where the suspect endangered the lives of police and innocent third parties?
A) Tennessee v.Garner
B) Graham v.O'Connor
C) Scott v.Harris
D) Canton v.Harris
Deadly Force
The use of physical force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm, often discussed in the context of law enforcement.
High Speed
Typically relates to situations or mechanisms operating at velocities significantly above the norm.
Vehicle Pursuit
A police action involving the chase of a fleeing vehicle with the intent to stop and detain its occupants for legal violations.
- Acquire insight and identify significant U.S. Supreme Court cases that impact law enforcement practices.
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Ronny BucicaApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In Scott v. Harris, the Supreme Court held that a police officer's use of deadly force to end a high-speed car chase did not violate the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable seizures, where the suspect posed a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others. The Court found that the pursuit itself created a substantial risk of serious harm, and that the use of force was necessary to end the danger posed by the suspect. Neither Tennessee v. Garner nor Graham v. Connor addressed the specific issue of high-speed vehicle pursuits. Canton v. Harris dealt with municipal liability for failure to train and supervise employees, and is not relevant to this question.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire insight and identify significant U.S. Supreme Court cases that impact law enforcement practices.