Exam 6: The Law Governing the Use of Force

The amount of force used in self-defense or defense of another must, under the circumstances that exist, be:

To lawfully use deadly force in self-defense, a reasonable fear of _________ death or great bodily harm must exist.

The Fourth Amendment is not violated by an arrest based on probable cause, even though the wrong person is arrested. ​

The law regarding the use of deadly force in making an arrest ____somewhat from state to state.

Officer Jones stops a car for speeding (55 mph in a 25 mph school zone). The driver of this vehicle becomes very argumentative and refuses to give the officer his driver's license. The police officer tells the driver that if he doesn't provide his driver's license then he will be placed under arrest. The driver refuses to comply with the police officer's orders and yells, "take me to jail then!!"