Comment: Mr. Gumbs did not use excessive force to restrain the young man. Given the circumstances the force used was necessary. Mr.Hawley on the other hand committed an offense because what he did is considered battery under the law. Yes, Mr. Foster also committed battery, but his act of violence ended when he was restrained, or in this case shot and submited. The action then committed by Bobsy was the start of another offense. (Well at least this is how my law professor explained it.) |