What is the test for the use of force by a police officer in a motor vehicle accident?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Isabella C. (In re Isabella C.), B302204 (Cal. App. 2020):

believed the immediate use of force was necessary to defend against the danger, and (3) used no more force than was reasonably necessary. (CALCRIM No. 3470; People v. Lee (2005) 131 Cal.App.4th 1413, 1427.)

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