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b. the authority to discipline children, so can use any amount of force except for
deadly force.
c. no authority to discipline children, and so may not use force against James.
d. no authority to discipline children, but may use reasonable force to prevent injury
Johnny Burgle sneaks into his neighbor’s house through a basement window and begins to
conceal items into a large bag. Johnny Burgle accidentally knocked over a vase, which made a
loud noise when it broke. This noise woke up the home owner. The home owner confronted
Johnny and ordered him out of his house.
45. When Johnny refused to leave, the home owner shot him with a sawed-off shotgun, and was
charged with manslaughter. The home owner claimed as a defense that the state’s “stand your
ground” laws would apply, and he should be acquitted. The home owner’s claim will be:
a. successful, because “stand your ground” laws permit using deadly force in
response to an unlawful attack.
b. successful, because of the castle doctrine.
c. unsuccessful, because “stand your ground” laws only apply to force used by a
person who is not engaged in an unlawful activity.
d. unsuccessful, because of the Good Samaritan laws.
46. Johnny runs out of the house when he is confronted by the home owner and while he is
running down the street a police officer confronts him and orders him to stop. Johnny stops,
shows no weapons or other items or dangerous threats, but does not comply with the officer’s
orders and is refusing to be arrested. The police officer may use _____ force to execute this
arrest.
a. deadly
b. lethal but not deadly
c. no
d. non-deadly
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47. Johnny runs out of the house when confronted by the home owner. A police officer orders
him to stop and tells Johnny that he is under arrest. Johnny pulls out a knife and charges the
officer in an attempt to kill him. The police officer may use _____ force.
a. lethal but not deadly
b. deadly
c. no
d. non-deadly
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!!”
48. Officer Jones places this driver under arrest for no driver’s license. Officer Jones uses his
Taser, Mace, and handcuffs while arresting the driver who was cooperative and not resisting
arrest. Officer Jones’ use of force was:
a. reasonable.
b. deadly force.
c. unreasonable.
d. reasonable but deadly force.
49. Officer Jones places this driver under arrest. While doing so the driver pulls out a gun and
tries to shoot the officer. The officer uses his duty weapon and shoots and kills the driver. This
use of force is:
a. unreasonable.
b. non-deadly.
c. reasonable.
d. non-deadly but unreasonable.
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50. Officer Jones places the driver under arrest and when he attempts to place handcuffs on the
driver, the driver resists arrest and begins to assault the officer by punching him. The officer uses
his Taser to stop this assault and to get him handcuffed. This force is:
a. unreasonable.
b. reasonable.
c. deadly force.
d. deadly force but reasonable.
51. Force that is likely to cause or is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury is called
_____ force.
a. deadly
b. brute
c. dangerous
d. lethal
52. ______ is/are not eligible for “stand your ground” protection.
a. The aggressor
b. The victim
c. A person who aids the aggressor
d. Innocent bystanders
53. The ______ rule does not put a limit on the use of deadly force by the occupant.
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a. trespasser
b. homeowner
c. “make my day”
d. castle
54. Evidence of past abuse offered by women charged with violence against their abusers to
show its psychological effects as part of their claims of self-defense is called the _____ defense.
a. burning bed
b. abused spouse
c. battered woman
d. castle
55. Force may not be used in the defense of another person when:
a. force is immediately necessary.
b. the person using force is not the aggressor.
c. the other person’s actions are unlawful.
d. force is used as a punishment.
56. Non-deadly force is permitted when:
a. deadly force won’t work.
b. robbing from a homeowner.
c. evicting a trespasser.
d. using public property, such as a park.
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57. In most states, the owner of a dwelling before using non-deadly force against someone who
is trespassing must:
a. threaten the use of deadly force against the intruder.
b. call 911.
c. request the intruder leave the property.
d. fire a warning shot from a gun.
58. The use of force is not permissible:
a. to prevent harm to others.
b. to prevent harm to oneself.
c. to resist an unlawful arrest.
d. when fighting back against an assailant.
59. The use of a Taser by the police is considered to be:
a. deadly force.
b. lethal force.
c. non-deadly force.
d. brute force.
60. The use of a Taser by the police to prevent a suspect from jumping out the window, even if
the use of the Taser causes the suspect’s death, is considered to be:
a. deadly force.
b. lethal force.
c. not excessive force.
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d. brute force.
Completion
61. The doctrine permitting people who have been assaulted in their homes by a trespasser to
stand their ground and use such force as is necessary and reasonable to defend themselves is
called the ____ doctrine.
62. Force may not be used legally in making an arrest unless the arrest is a ____, custodial arrest
made in good faith.
63. The law regarding the use of deadly force in making an arrest ____somewhat from state to
state.
64. According to the castle doctrine, a person does not have a duty to ______ before using
defensive force in his own home.
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65. To lawfully use deadly force in self-defense, a reasonable fear of _________ death or great
bodily harm must exist.
66. Deadly force may never be used to make the arrest of or to prevent the escape of a person
who has committed a ____.
67. Under the old common law used on the American frontier, _______ force was often used to
protect property.
68. Using excessive force during an arrest would constitute an unreasonable seizure in violation
of the _________ Amendment.
69. The killing of a fleeing suspect is a __________ under the Fourth Amendment, and is
therefore constitutional only if reasonable.
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70. In general, parents may use _____________ force to discipline their children.
71. The amount of force used in self-defense must be ____ under the circumstances that exist.
72. In order for ______ force to be justified, the use of force must be immediately necessary to
protect the person or another from the unlawful use of force by the aggressor.
73. The use of ______ may be justified if the other person’s behavior is unlawful.
74. Laws that encourage people to come to the aid of another are called ______ laws.
75. The concept that any person taking the place of a parent has the duties and responsibilities of
the parent is called ____.
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76. Identify the three key points for determining when force is justified. What factors might a
court or jury take into account in determining if force was justified?
77. Explain the “castle” doctrine and discuss its history.
78. Explain how “stand your ground” laws affect the general rules for using force. How does
stand your ground affect the “castle” doctrine?
79. Explain fully what is meant by the “castle doctrine.” What are “make my day” rules?
80. Discuss the amount of force that may be used in the defense of property today. How do the
current laws regarding defense of property compare to the old common law used on the
American frontier?
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81. Under what circumstances are police officers justified in using non-deadly force to make an
arrest? Provide examples.
82. Discuss fully the facts and decision of the US Supreme Court in the 1985 case of Tennessee
v. Garner.
83. Discuss the current state of the law with regard to forcing an uncooperative driver suspected
of DUI to submit to a blood test should the driver refuse to consent. What is the reasoning of the
courts that have upheld such laws?
84. Why does the Fourth amendment apply to the use of force by a police officer? How does the
“reasonableness” standard compare to a “substantive due process” approach?
85. Under what circumstances can parents and school personnel use force to discipline children?
How much force can be used?
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