Story County Man Escapes Felony Conviction after Officer Tased Him
Earlier this month, a twenty-seven year old man in Story County was acquitted of felony charges in connection with his alleged assault of a police officer in August. His lawyer argued that he was actually the victim of police brutality, evidenced by the cop tasing him five times during the fight. Although he escaped felony convictions, the suspect was found guilty of various misdemeanors and faces up to three years of jail.
Tasers, which resemble guns, shoot electrical volts rather than bullets. Currently, over 14,000 law enforcement agencies around the world use stun guns. Nevada taser laws allow cops to use them to subdue unruly suspects whose aggressive behavior is threatening the safety of others or police officers.
Nevada taser laws prohibit police from using tasers if certain circumstances: If doing so would cause substantial injury or death, if the officer knows the suspect has come into contact with flammable liquid, if the suspect is already handcuffed, to awaken a suspect who’s unconscious or drunk, or when the suspect is pregnant. Nevada taser laws discourage police from using stun guns in other circumstances unless it’s absolutely necessary: When the suspect is driving, holding a gun, or is very old, infirm or disabled.
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