Use of Force review

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According to Texas Penal Code Chapter 9 section 1 paragraph 3, how is deadly force defined?

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Force that is intended to cause death or serious bodily injury

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What is the main consideration when using force according to Texas law?

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Using the least amount of force needed to gain control

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Under what circumstances is deadly force justified according to Texas Penal Code 9.51? Options: When the peace officer wants to prevent escape after arrest, When the person being arrested is unarmed, When the peace officer believes the deadly force is immediately necessary to make an arrest, When the person being arrested is a minor

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When the peace officer believes the deadly force is immediately necessary to make an arrest

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According to Texas Penal Code 9.31, when is the use of force justified against another person?

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To protect oneself against the other's use of unlawful force

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When is the use of force to resist an arrest justified according to Texas Penal Code 9.31?

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When the peace officer uses greater force than necessary to make an arrest.

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What is the definition of threats as justifiable force according to Texas Penal Code 9.04?

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A threat to cause death or serious bodily injury

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Under what circumstances is deadly force in defense of a person justified according to Texas Penal Code 9.32? Options: If the person is a minor, If the person is unarmed, If the person is justified to use force under 9.31, If the person is causing property damage

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If the person is justified to use force under 9.31

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When is the defense of a third person justified according to Texas Penal Code 9.33?

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If the actor would be justified under 9.31 or 9.32

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What is the main consideration for using weaponless control strategies?

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To maintain officer presence or verbal commands

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What is the concept behind using less than lethal weapons according to the text?

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To reduce excessive force and enhance officer's ability to respond to threats safely