2006-10-03 05:45:13 · 9 answers · asked by rflrocks 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The President is not exempt from the law, so he can be legally arrested for the same reasons as any other person in the United States. (The Supreme Court so found in relation to the recent unpleasantness related to the current President's affairs. The President's lawyers argued that he could not be made to testify on a lawsuit while he was President. The Supreme Court decreed otherwise, stating that the President was not exempted from the laws that applied to all citizens.)
The practicalities involved may be something else. The President is protected by the Secret Service, and it is not likely that any law officer will be allowed to simply walk up to the President and place him under arrest. If it ever came to arresting the President, it would be a very delicate situation. In my opinion, the matter would be legally dragged out so that any actual arrest (if justified) would take place after the President leaves office, either after the end of the term, resignation, or removal from office as a result of impeachment actions.
One thing that may be somewhat confusing is that the Constitution protects members of Congress (Representatives and Senators) from arrest while they are on their way to Congress or while performing their duties. In the Washington, D.C., area this privilege sometimes comes into play - a Senator has refused to abide by the HOV rules while he drives to the Capitol, and there is nothing that the police can do about it; Senator Byrd of W. Va. recently waived his immunity in this regard when he hit another vehicle from behind.
2006-10-03 05:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by Mag999nus 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Greetings!
Quite frankly the President is not immune from arrest. He may at his trial declare Presidential immunity, as some believe that being president is above the law.
Many times I wondered if someone could get close enough like a handshaking opportunity, what would happen if they made a citizens arrest?
Hmm for example I have always watched George Bush with a wary eye. It intrigued me that he wore and still does padded jackets. You know, the kind that Vince McMahon the wrestling guy wears to make him look wide.
Any way that is not an arrestable offense. Yet....
I swear one day the news was showing him walking to the helicopter carrying the dog. I mean what is that all about anyway. Why does every president feel the need to be walking to the helicopter with the dog. I mean the dog can't vote!
I swear when he entered the helicopter, and thought the cameras were off, that I saw him put the dog down and give him a kick!
Now, perhaps in that circumstance arresting him would need to happen. In the meantime everyone needs to keep a vigilante eye on the suspect while he is carrying the dog to the helicopter.
Good Luck
2006-10-03 05:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be done by whatever law enforcement agency is charged with enforcing the laws he has allegedly broken. For example, if he broke a local or state law (e.g., murdering a reporter for asking him to tell the truth for once in his life), he would be subject to arrest by local or state authorities; if he broke a federal law (e.g., counterfeiting dollar bills for Republican Congressmen to slip into the underwear of young boys), he would be subject to arrest by federal authorities, such as the FBI or Secret Service. Contrary to what most have assumed, citizens' arrests are only permitted in very narrow circumstances, such as when a violent crime is in progress; otherwise, the citizen making the arrest is likely to himself be guilty of assault, false imprisonment, or other crimes.
2006-10-03 06:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by BoredBookworm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The President can be arrest by any law enforcement official just like anybody else.
2006-10-03 08:20:51 · answer #4 · answered by Brian S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he decided to rape someone in the hotel toilets for instance, then i assume the person who got raped could carry out a citizens arrest.
If they had any strength left after George w had his dirty way that is.
2006-10-03 06:03:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The U.S Attorney General, or any of his officers (Marshals, FBI, so on) The A.G. is the United States's chief law-enforcement officer.
2006-10-03 05:53:47 · answer #6 · answered by ericnifromnm081970 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the police, sherriff, ATF, FBI, CIA, DEA... anyone who has a badge technically.
2006-10-03 05:53:11 · answer #7 · answered by burnttoast97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The UN
2006-10-03 05:52:34 · answer #8 · answered by Luvgirl 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I duh no but sure wouldn't try a citizens arrest.
2006-10-03 05:51:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋