Proximate Cause May Be Found in Such Cases as Where

question 45

Multiple Choice

Proximate cause may be found in such cases as where an officer:

• A) gives evidence in court that ultimately results in a conviction
• B) fails to arrest an individual after determining he is driving while under the influence of alcohol
• C) receives a call for service regarding a violent crime in progress but fails to arrive until after a citizen has been injured
• D) Proximate cause is present in all of the above.

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