What can I legally do to trespassers.
How can I file a police report if the person runs away, but has vandalized my property?
Do I have the right to restrain them (including minors) until the police come?
If they are vandalising my property can they be physically and forcefully removed (including minors).
If a physical altercation occurs, are we in the right?
2007-08-14 13:32:38 · 3 answers · asked by ty 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Harris County Texas
You can file a police report even if the person runs away. Hopefully he/she will be caught and order to pay some restitution to you.
You can legally detain an individual and contact the PD afterwards. It's a citizens arrest.
Physical altercation can and may occur. In the event it does, don't use excessive force against the individual. Do what's necessary to contain him/her.
2007-08-14 13:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by Glen B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
File a report: it starts a paper trail that you can use in court if the problem continues.
2007-08-14 21:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard in Texas if somebody steps on your property you can shoot them.
Don't know if it's true I'm not a lawyer.
2007-08-14 20:37:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋