§ 5-123.02. Use of unnecessary or wanton force.

Current through October 23, 2012

Any officer who uses unnecessary and wanton severity in arresting or imprisoning any person shall be deemed guilty of assault and battery, and, upon conviction, punished therefor.

                
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(R.S., D.C., § 434.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 4-176.

1973 Ed., § 4-176.