"The Senators and Representatives...shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony, and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest during their Attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from the same...." ARTICLE I, SECTION 6, CLAUSE 1
The Privilege from Arrest Clause protects a Member of Congress through a privilege from civil arrest only, but not from other civil processes. The privilege is only valid while Congress is in session. This Clause reflects the times when it was first adopted into the Constitution, when detainment for civil actions were very common (even more common than today). In that sense, it is a hold-over from 1776. The clause does not provide members of Congress with any immunity from criminalprosecution.
Article I, Section 6 Clause 1 of the US Constitution states that members of Congress ". . . shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of Peace, be priveleged from arrest during the attendance at the Session of their respective Houses, and in going to and returning from same. . ."
While Congress is actually in session.
A member of Congress can be arrested for treason, felony, and breach of the peace. (Article I, Sec. 6)
Members from congress are privileged from arrest while coming and going from congress, or while attnding a session. However, if they commit a criminal offence, they may be arrested.
When you are in/are on you way to a meeting, unless crime you committed was treason.
when they are either going to or coming from Congress meetings.
When congress is not in session.
If he has yet to make a turn.
while congress in congress
When they violate the law like anyone else.Added: The only time they are immune from arrest is when Congress is in session and they are actually on the floor of their respective chamber (House or Senate).
No. Under law, he can only be "arrested" if he has committed treason, a felony, or a breach of the peace. For any other crime, he can only be arrested when he returns home from a session. As long as he stays in the Congressional chambers, he cannot be removed. Once Congress adjourns, he can be arrested and prosecuted on any charge.
African Americans
If you are referring to testimony given under oath - no.
Your question does not contain enough information to be answered. Punished for what? Under what circumstances?
Patrick Henry
Yes, under some circumstances. If the pill is not in the original container you can be arrested for possession of a prescription drug. You can also be charged if the pill IS in the original container but the prescription is not yours.
African Americans
African Americans
African Americans
Genocide is taking place.
A substance that carries electricity under certain circumstances but not under others is called a semiconductor.