If a police officer uses unnecessary and unlawful force against an individual while executing an arrest, the individual may not use self-defense and is expected to seek civil or criminal remedies instead.

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An individual has the right to use reasonable force to defend themselves against an officer's unlawful use of force during an arrest. However, they may also seek civil or criminal remedies afterwards.

If a Police Officer Uses Unnecessary and Unlawful Force Against