2006-12-29 03:39:15 · 16 answers · asked by rozzell j 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
NO...the constitution forbid the seizure of the president at ANYTIME while he/she is in office. it also protects members of congress as well, but only while they are conducting congresional business. the reason for this was that our forefathers wanted to protect the executive and legislative branches from being overtaken through a coup, etc. the FBI for example works for the president. he/she cant order them to arrest a congressional member or intimidate them with the threat of arrest to influence them. and a governor, Mayor, etc. cant use the same power with a local law enforcement officer against congress and the president.
the only way to arrest them is to impeach them first, then, the constitutional protections dont apply as the are FORMER presidents, congress members, etc.
2006-12-29 03:55:00 · answer #1 · answered by sfpd 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course. But consider the position comes with some diplomatic immunity. However, he can be arrested by any law enforcement officer if he is observed in the commission of a crime.
But what is really your question? Do you think the President will be committing a crime or surrounded by Secret Service agents? I mean, are you suggesting he sneaks out drunk and goes driving around? If caught, he can be arrested. Odds are, it won't happen and even if it does the arrest isn't likely to occur - phone calls will be made.
2006-12-29 03:44:07 · answer #2 · answered by dm_dragons 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Interesting question. I don't know what would happen if, for example, the president shot and killed someone in cold blood in front of thousands of witnesses. Assuming that the secret service didn't whisk him off, would local authorities try to arrest him? Would the secret service attempt to prevent it? It could make a good movie.
2006-12-29 03:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there isn't. You can bring charges against the president, but I don't know who can enforce them, and even if found guilty, he can always pardon themselves. Impeachment is the only way to 'charge' a president, the constitution excludes the president's ability to pardon in cases of impeachment. After being impeached and removed from office, the now former president could be charged like any civilian.
2006-12-29 03:47:28 · answer #4 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Any peace enforcement officer. He just needs probably cause that a crime has been commited and the person is guilty. The President is not above the law.
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2006-12-29 03:45:06 · answer #5 · answered by Bacchus 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Legally, any law enforcement person can, and any citizen can make a citizen's arrest. In practise, the secret service wouldn't allow a citizen's arrest to take place.
2006-12-29 03:46:08 · answer #6 · answered by sudonym x 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes he can be arrested, but he has to commit a crime for that to happen. Even though we are at war, no crime has been commited by the president.
2006-12-29 03:43:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You would figure that any state commionsioned or federal law enforcement officer would be able to place him under arrest if there was actually a crime commited.
2006-12-29 03:42:46 · answer #8 · answered by deftonehead778 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, The speaker of the house- after he has been impeached and tried by the senate!
2006-12-29 03:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Chuck Norris can arrest him.
2006-12-29 04:29:02 · answer #10 · answered by Gypsy Doctor 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋