02. Use of unnecessary or wanton force. Any officer who uses unnecessary and wanton severity in arresting or imprisoning any person shall be deemed guilty of assault and battery, and, upon conviction, punished therefor. (R.S., D.C., § 434.) Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 4-176. 1973 Ed., § 4-176. Section References This section is referenced in § 5-302.
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