Which of the following rules related to the use of deadly force was amended following the Tennessee v. Garner (1985) case?
A) The search and seizure rule
B) In re Gault
C) The fleeing felon rule
D) Mens rea

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The Tennessee v. Garner (1985) case led to the amendment of the fleeing felon rule, establishing that deadly force cannot be used by law enforcement to prevent a felon from escaping unless the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others.

Which of the Following Rules Related to the Use of Deadly