What is citizens arrest? Can you still do it? PLease tel me lol. THANKS!
2006-11-15 14:17:07 · 5 answers · asked by megal 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Private citizen? who would be considered a private citizen?
2006-11-15 14:51:09 · update #1
If you see a felony being committed you are allowed to detain a suspect until polices arrives.
Also you can detain any suspect if police officer asks you for help.
2006-11-15 14:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by hq3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A citizen's arrest is an arrest performed by a private citizen, as opposed to a sworn law enforcement officer. The practice dates back to medieval England, where sheriffs encouraged ordinary citizens to help apprehend law breakers.
In the United States, state law varies. Some states permit citizen's arrests, but usually they may only be carried out if a person witnesses another person committing a felony or is helping police apprehend a suspect.
2006-11-15 14:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you sign or make a complaint against someone for an infraction of the law, you are in affect "arresting" them...I cannot recommend that you try and "arrest" someone by restraining them physically, as you may be subject to liability if you do that. Work within the system by filing your charge with a police department or States Attorney with jurisdiction.
2006-11-15 14:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by tina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google your question - you may obtain better results!
IMHO,
The Ol' Sasquatch Ü
2006-11-15 14:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by Ol' Sasquatch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have your answer now ask why we haven't changed it to detainment.
2006-11-15 14:43:36 · answer #5 · answered by kevin s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋