In Graham V

question 11

Multiple Choice

In Graham v. Connor (1989) , involving the arrest of a diabetic who was suffering from an insulin reaction, SCOTUS held that claims of excessive force in the course of making an arrest are to be analyzed under: ​

• A)a substantive due process standard.
• B)the Fourth Amendment's "objective reasonableness" standard.
• C)a "malicious and sadistic" standard.
• D)a subjective standard that focuses on the intentions of the officer making the arrest.

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Definitions:

Catatonic

A state often seen in severe psychiatric conditions marked by either immobility or excessive motor activity, sometimes with peculiar posturing.

Movement Disorders

Medical conditions that affect the speed, fluency, quality, and ease of movement.

Schizophrenics

Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia, a mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior.

Hallucinations

Sensory perceptions that appear to be real but are created by the mind, without an external stimulus, often seen in psychiatric conditions.