Practice question
Under California law, when is a CHP officer legally justified in using deadly force?
- Whenever a suspect refuses to comply with orders
- Only when necessary to defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury
- Whenever a felony has been committed
- At the officer's sole discretion in any dangerous situation
Answer: B — Only when necessary to defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury
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