Read the excerpt of the case, Tennessee v. Garner in Appendix VII. Answer the following questions:
a. Which constitutional provisions apply to this case and how do they apply?
b. What statutory law is the Court interpreting in this case?
c. Did the Court strike down the Tennessee statute? Quote the language that applies.
d. What common-law rule was mentioned by the Court?
e. Why did the Court not follow the common-law rule?
f. In this case, the Court held that the use of deadly force in arresting an individual is a violation of the Fourth Amendment. Rambeaux is accused of using excessive force (not deadly). Does this case apply to Rambeaux? Why or why not? Quote language from the case that supports your position.