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Articles Posted in rights if arrested; criminal rights; constitutional rights; freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

Police Brutality: Your Rights and Use of Excessive Force by Police
The Law Office of James Novak Team

Arizona police are allowed to use some force if necessary. But only to the degree that is necessary to prevent a suspect from fleeing; or to avoid harm, or injury to others. Police are not allowed to use excessive physical or lethal force. The justifiable amount of force that can be used is dictated by…

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