In what circumstances will a police officer be found guilty of assault for using force against a customer at a convenience store?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Lemus, B271416 (Cal. App. 2017):
mind, including his commitment to use force against Singh, we may properly consider inferences based on his conduct, including his use of force against the customer. (People v. Massie (2006) 142 Cal.App.4th 365, 371 ["The intent with which a person acts is rarely susceptible of direct proof and usually must be inferred from facts and circumstances surrounding the offense"].)
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