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bobypop

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A defense that shields police officersfrom criminal liability when performing certain official functions, such as using deadly force, is referred to as:
 
  a. public duty defense.
  b. immunity defense.
  c. injunctive relief defense.
  d. exception defense.

Question 2

To be held liable under Section 242, a law enforcement officer must:
 
  a. negate a person's rights without forethought.
  b. unintentionally deny an individual his or her rights.
  c. act with specific intent to deprive a person of important constitutional (or other federal) rights.
  d. inadvertently impose restrictions on a person's constitutional rights.



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yifu223

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c





 

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