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Why Is Atwater V.Lago Vista Significant

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Why is Atwater v.Lago Vista significant?


A) This case held that deadly force could be used against any criminal suspect who disobeyed an officer's order.
B) This case held that all misdemeanors should be dealt with by issuing citations and hefty fines.
C) This case is significant for allowing states to continue to give police officers the choice whether to arrest individuals for minor offenses.
D) This case is significant because it outlined specific circumstances in which citations and custodial arrests must be made.

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