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It would be best not to. You can and will be sued and other bad things are known to happen as well.
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When did Citizens Arrest end?
Citizens Arrest ended in 1991.
Can you arrest a person who committed a crime last month?
A LAW ENFORCEMENT officer can arrest someone wanted for committing a crime last month. HOWEVER, a citizen could not make a 'citizens arrest' for the offense.
What is civil arrest?
It sounds like you may be referring to a so-called "citizens arrest' wherein (in some states) citizens are empowered to arrest perpetrators observed committing felony crimes.
How do you apprehend of shoplifter in the mall or supermarket?
I suppose you could make a citizens arrest but you are to never touch the person in question.
What is the routing number for Citizens Bank PA in Pittsburgh PA?
Statewide Citizens Bank PA routing number = 036076150 ALL of PA and only PA per their customer service 05/09/09
What do you do when making a citizens arrest?
The only real requirement is to say "You're under arrest," but not all states give private citizens the power of arrest. You then make every effort to deliver the arrested person into the custody of a law enforcement officer as soon as possible.it's very important to be sure of your grounds for making an arrest. If you don't have your ducks lined up, the person arrested can sue you for false arrest and/or bring criminal charges against you for false imprisonment.Added: In 100% agreement with foregoing answer and add - - the powers of citizens to arrest someone usually apply only to FELONY offenses. Don't try "arresting" someone for a traffic violation or a misdemeanor offense.
What are the laws in Kentucky regarding a citizens arrest?
only in a felony
Can citizens of Colorado perform a citizens arrest?
Colorado Revised Statutes Title 16-3-201. Arrest by a private person."A person who is not a peace officer may arrest another person when any crime has been or is being committed by the arrested person in the presence of the person making the arrest."
Can an illegal alien make a citizens arrest?
No. One would first have to a citizen to make a citizens arrest. The above is not true in Texas (at least). Despite the common name "citizen's arrest", the law in Texas (Article 14.01(a) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure) says any "person" may make an arrest if a felony crime is committed in their presence. Doing so is dangerous, both physically and legally, and may draw unwanted attention to an alien, but alien vs citizen status does not change the validity (or invalidity) of the arrest. It is almost always better to wait for police if possible regardless of citizenship and the law does vary from state to state.
Can you make a citizens arrest on squatters in your home?
You can, but holding the person until law enforcement arrives could be a problem.ANOTHER VIEW: Many states restrict a so-called citizens arrest to felonies only. I would be very cautious of approaching anyone in this manner and do NOT recommend it - call law enforcement instead.
Can a citizens arrest be made for public intoxication in the State of Indiana?
yes
When the secret police arrest citizens for little or no reason this is an example of?
terriorism
