QUESTION
Is it okay to taser mental patient in the lip while suicidal?
Asked on Aug 08th, 2013 on Personal Injury - Iowa
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My husband wanted to hurt himself they hit him in head tackled and tased him.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC
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Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
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Whatever is reasonable and whatever works
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Anderson, SC
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The David F. Stoddard Law Firm
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If it is necessary to keep him from hurting himself or others, it is probably okay. It is to on us in him for acting out, probably not.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 12:48 AM
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Andrew T. Velonis, P.C.
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Yes, I have seen this done before.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
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Peters Law, PLLC
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If it was necessary to get him under control, yes, it is legal.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 12:48 AM
The use of a Taser by law enforcement, like any weapon, can be used even for deadly force. It's use is to subdue a criminal suspect. You haven't provided enough facts for me to express an opinion, although I suspect the answer is yes, it's permitted.
Answered on Aug 16th, 2013 at 12:48 AM