PRESENTATION
tennessee v garner
By: Ryan Webb
Explanation.
In 1975, Garner's father filed a civil rights action against the Memphis Police Department, the City, the Mayor, and many others. The lawsuit alleged that Hymon, the police officer, violated Eugene Garner's constitutional rights under the fourth, eighth, and fourteenth amendments when he shot and killed Garner.
Ruling.
To conclude the trial, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Garner's death was unconstitutional and struck down a Tennessee statute that permitted police to use deadly force against a suspected felon fleeing arrest.
Changes.
This case changed things for law enforcement because it severely restricted the circumstances that allow law enforcement officers to use deadly force to arrest a suspect without it being self-defense.
importance.
This case is important for law professionals to understand because they are no longer aloud to use deadly force on an individual without it being self-defense. Their wrongful actions will have consequences.
personal opinions.
I believe that this case has brought positive change to law enforcement. With the courts' ruling, officers are no longer able to use deadly force on individuals without a good reason. This case overall protects many citizens from unjustified deaths.
THANKS
TENNESSEE V GARNER
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PRESENTATION
tennessee v garner
By: Ryan Webb
Explanation.
In 1975, Garner's father filed a civil rights action against the Memphis Police Department, the City, the Mayor, and many others. The lawsuit alleged that Hymon, the police officer, violated Eugene Garner's constitutional rights under the fourth, eighth, and fourteenth amendments when he shot and killed Garner.
Ruling.
To conclude the trial, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Garner's death was unconstitutional and struck down a Tennessee statute that permitted police to use deadly force against a suspected felon fleeing arrest.
Changes.
This case changed things for law enforcement because it severely restricted the circumstances that allow law enforcement officers to use deadly force to arrest a suspect without it being self-defense.
importance.
This case is important for law professionals to understand because they are no longer aloud to use deadly force on an individual without it being self-defense. Their wrongful actions will have consequences.
personal opinions.
I believe that this case has brought positive change to law enforcement. With the courts' ruling, officers are no longer able to use deadly force on individuals without a good reason. This case overall protects many citizens from unjustified deaths.
THANKS