To assess whether an officer acted reasonably in using force, a court must consider all the relevant circumstances, including facts and events leading up to the climactic moment." Janice Hughes ...

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that the totality of circumstances must be considered when determining whether a police shooting is justified — not just the split seconds before an ...

During a bi-weekly crime update on Wednesday, Humphrey said officers will need to consider the "totality of circumstances" when deciding whether or not to stop and question someone wearing a mask.

In a decision that could determine whether courts may consider the circumstances leading up to the use of deadly force, a majority of the justices signaled they will side with the family of an ...

If you experience this, you can ask the exam board to consider the impact on your performance. They will decide an outcome (if any action is needed). The exceptional circumstance process does not ...

Police are still investigating Barber's disappearance and consider the circumstances to be suspicious. Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of an Elmira ...

In imposing sentences, judges have to consider issues such as the maximum allowed under law, proportionality, the gravity of the offence and the circumstances of the offender, legal experts say.