It depends on the crime, ie: violent or non violent, as well as other factors on your likelihood to appear in court to face the charges against you. Bail is placed on a person to secure their return to court, if a person cannot produce the bail then Jail is used to ensure their return to face the charges. In some instances where a person committed a non-violent crime, has no prior criminal history are local to the area and likely to return to the court to face the charge, they may simply be released on an appearance ticket, promise to appear note or summons. This varies greatly by state or locality.
Usually, yes. The specific answer will depend on state law and department policy, but auxiliary generally do have police powers.
A summons is an alternative to an arrest but is still legally binding. If a police officer does not want to make an arrest for a misdemeanor offense, such as a speeding violation, a summons can be issued based on guidelines and policies of the department, the state, and the opinion of the officer.
Regardless of whether or not it is a felony, if you are breaking the law and are asked to identify, you can be arrested for "failure to identify". Specific laws depend upon your state.
Whether or not a signature is required is determined by local law and custom. In jurisdictions where a signature is required, and the person summoned refuses to sign, the issuing officer may take the person into custody and take them immediately before a magistrate.
When you go to court you will have the opportunity to give your side of the inicident, and the bouncer and the officer(s) will get a chance to give theirs. The judge will decide.
It is always up to the judge but usually you will pay some time in jail or if you are lucky the judge might just give you a slap on your wrist and make you do community service. But im pretty sure that pretending you are a police officer is a felony.
It is possible that a police officer may give his name as P.C. if they are his initals. His full name should also be provided to the person for reference, however.
You would give them your qualities that you think would make you a good mis officer! They want to know why you would make a good one.
no its not a felony. its a misdemeanor.
Buying drugs is not a felony. Selling drugs is a felony. When you buy drugs you would be charged with possession of an illegal substance; which is a misdemenor. If you are buying drugs to sell or give to others then it is a felony.
If you have been convicted of a felony (ANY felony) it is a violation of Federal law to possess a firearm. If the felony was a STATE crime, and you have completed your sentence, been released from parole, you can apply (in most states) to have your gun rights restored. Until that happens, if you are found to possess a firearm, you can go to prison. The law is US Code, Title 18, Section 922.
A DOT officer is still a law enforcement officer, and has the jurisdiction to give traffic citations.