Court Cases

Question 1

Tennessee v. Garner

Answer 1

Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a police officer may use deadly force to prevent the escape of a fleeing suspect only if the officer has a good-faith belief that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.

Question 2

Miranda v. Arizona

Answer 2

**The Fifth Amendment **requires that law enforcement officials advise suspects of their right to remain silent and to obtain an attorney during interrogations while in police custody.