Can an off duty police officer charge you.?

Answer 1

There is no such thing as off duty. That only applies to pay status, and working hours.

Answer 2

In Ohio an Off Duty Police Officer can Only Charge you if you Committed a Crime, not a Traffic Offense

Answer 3

No an off duty officer should not charge you anything, he should have called for an on duty officer. The truth is officer's use codes not Laws. My ? to you is,
1. Did you injure anyone in person?
2. Did you injure anyone and their property?
3. Did you create a nuisance?
4. Did you breach the peace?
If you answered no to all 4 ?'s
My advise to you is go and read the Law Enforcement Code of Ethic's of your State, this is the codes he must go by, take it to court an put on the record as exhibit A., ask for his Bond # in front of the Judge over the case and sue him for charging you with a crime you didn't commit. Every one reading this should read the law enforcement code of ethics, this is your weapon against these roge Officers of the Penal Code. when you charge these Officers make sure you have a sheriff with you, he is the representive of the people, he is an elected official, he repersents real Law not Codes. Know your Rights or you don't have any, study the Constitution, the Bills of Rights and your State Constitution, these are your Rights and the law of the Land. Learn your Rights and you will be able to help others understand theirs.

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Answer 4

In Cali you have Peace Officer powers in the entire State so jurisdiction means nothing basically. Though it is much smarter and safer to be a witness then an active participant in anything off duty, but if you have to get involved, then yes, we can make arrests.

But then again, a Civilian can make a citizen's arrest as well.

Now there are some States (in the New England/New Jersey area specifically) where Officers from certain townships, villages, etc only have power in that specific area and nothing outside of it.

Answer 5

depends on where the off-duty Officer is.....if he is out of his jurisdiction, it better be a serious crime/violent felony. Basically, in order for me to get involved off-duty and out of my jurisdiction is if someone is getting hurt, or there is a felony crime in progress, otherwise, I'll just try to be the best witness possible.

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Yes, their authority is 24/7

Answer 8

Absolutely.

Answer 9

Absolutely.

Answer 10

If law enforcement officers did not act like such ignorant assh*les, then they does not get shoved, now would they? law enforcement officers, you won't be able to run your pig mouth and be a jerk then conceal in the back of your little piece of crap tin. do not choose to get punched? do not difficulty human beings and act like a splash bit sh*t.