Graham v. Connor Flashcards

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the Graham v. Connor case.

Graham v. Connor

A Supreme Court case involving Dethorne Graham, a diabetic man, and his encounter with police officers.

M.S. Connor

The police officer who initially stopped Dethorne Graham, leading to the Graham v. Connor case.

Substantive Due Process Test

The initial standard applied by lower courts in Graham v. Connor, which the Supreme Court reversed in favor of the Fourth Amendment.

Fourth Amendment

The standard the Supreme Court deemed appropriate for claims of excessive force, replacing the substantive due process test.

Graham v. Connor Significance

This case profoundly impacted police training and use-of-force policies across the United States.

Framework for Courts

Graham v. Connor provides a framework for courts to assess police actions involving force, emphasizing the need to balance individual rights with the challenges faced by law enforcement in dynamic situations.