2006-10-27 08:42:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Just call the police. You are only going to get yourself into trouble and most likely hurt in the process.
2006-10-27 08:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First it would be impossible to do a paper work before, since the only way it is possible is if you see a felony in progress, happening right then,
At that point you have the right to walk over to them and tell them you are placing them under arrest and they are to wait there with you for the police.
You will then wait with them for the police to come.
If you use any force what so ever, it is possibe for them to sue you for the use of that force ( you are not protected under the color of the law as a police officer.) also if they were to be found not guilty or have the case dismissed they could also sue you and press charges for kidnapping if you held them against thier will.
So for all real purpose there is no such thing as a citiznes arrest unless it would be one where you had to act to save the life of someone else or yourself
2006-10-27 09:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be careful in doing this since you could end up being charged with unlawful detention. A person can make a citizens arrest in the heat of the moment...i.e. when a crime is being commited and you step in to stop it to prevent further damage or harm. You may hold the person till police arrive. Be careful when you do this, it is better to stop the crime and let the cops find the person then to alow for legal implications to affect your future.
2006-10-27 08:56:29 · answer #3 · answered by Julie B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Citizens arrest is only for felonies. You can not arrest someone on a misdemeanor. This means that it could be very dangerous for you Leave it to the professionals. There is no paperwork and you have to see them do the deed on small stuff and it usually doesn't hold up in court. Don't put yourself in harms way
2006-10-27 08:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by deb b 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A citizen's arrest is not recommended because you can get arrested yourself. You would be better off calling the police and watching the "incident" from far. If you detain, or restrain somebody you can be charged with unlawful detention, assault or battery, and then the individual can sue you civilly.
2006-10-27 10:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by Michael R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly Id just call the police and report the problem...leave it to them to do the arresting. If you have a camcorder you might want to record whatever theyre doing wrong if you are able to ...that will hold up as better evidence.
2006-10-27 08:52:32 · answer #6 · answered by gymgoddess24 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you have to learn how to spell it and then you better be well off to pay off the lawsuits you will inevidably inherit from your reckless actions! No one appointed you "cop for a day" so tend to your own business and the world will be a lot better place to live! We don't need any robo cops!!! Besides the fact the person might just pull out a gun and shoot you dead! And what good would a dead "hero" be????????
2006-10-27 08:53:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do one. You will regret it later. You are not covered or protected by laws to make an arrest. You would be taking it upon yourself to do it and it would be nothing but trouble for you
2006-10-30 16:22:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahaha, that's a good way to get your face busted in, son.
you have ZERO legal rights, as far as protection. in fact, you are more likely to be ARRESTED YOURSELF for impersonating a police officer. you can ALSO be arrested for false imprisonment, wrongful arrest, or even kidnapping.
don't try to be a hero, you aint impressing anybody.
become a cop, if you really need to save somebody.
2006-10-27 08:53:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although you are entitled to make a citizen's arrest there are legal ramifications for doing it improperly. Be prepared by reading your state's laws and ordinances.
2006-10-31 01:20:31 · answer #10 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋