What are the rules, regulations, laws concerning what a bouncer in a bar may do...?

Question

friend of mine son was killed by a bouncer, butting his head and caused him to fall back wards striking his head on the ground, killing the boy. The boy was the drive for that night, had taken the drunk friend out to his car, and two bouncers followed them, beating up on the drunk and then striking the boy who died. What I am looking for is anyone that might know if there are any regulations concerning the use of force as a bar bouncer especially if they leave the bar as these guys did?

Answer 1

A bouncer is nothing more than a security guard for the business he is employed by. They have no powers off arrest but can protect the business and the patrons.

That said.......... if a death occurs an investigation will / should be conducted. They will evaluate if any and all force used in the altercation meets one criteria... Was it for the defense of the bouncer or an innocent patron. If the force used was excessive it should be ruled as at least Manslaughter if not Murder.

Believe me, as a cop I have investigated many cases where the bouncers lost control and used excessive force. They are subject to the same laws of engagement as any other private citizen. They are NOT immune from charges. I have put plenty of them in jail.

Also, the family would have a great civil lawsuit against the bar.

I hope they have a good lawyer.

Answer 2

Bouncer Laws

Answer 3

Security officers do indeed have the power to arrest. But it is the same power that the private citizen has.
The laws of use of force are the issue here. The Bouncers are authorized by the owner of the establishment to act on his behalf. They have the right to eject form the property, any person deemed to be trespassing. They have the right to use force to eject persons unwilling to leave. Their authority ends at the property line. They have the right to stop a fight, but not to initiate one.
The force used must conform to those regulations established in each state for the use of unarmed, chemical and armed conflicts. Bouncers acting as security must be licensed by the state. They are trained in the proper use of force. If you think an abuse has occurred, you may inquire of a lawyer who will compare the happenings against the statutes to see if everything was legal. If anything was wrong, then the Security "bouncer' and the establishment and the owner are all liable for the damages and/or criminal action.

Answer 4

SO SORRY TO HEAR. I WORKED AS A BOUNCER BEFORE WE GOT O/T. AS A BOUNCER THEY ARE RESTRICTED TO WHAT CAN BE DONE BY THEM TO PATRONS.

TOO MANY BOUNCERS TO DAY FEEL THEY ARE PART OF THE MACHO SYNDROME AND THE WWF SLAMDOWN SOCIETY.

IN 1960'S, I THINK IT WAS A CONCERT WITH THE ROLLING STONES IN MONTERAY?? THEY HIRED THE HELLS ANGLES TO PROTECT THEM. TWO OR THREE FANS WERE KILLED AND THE BIKERS CHARGED IN THEIR DEATHS.

LIKEWISE I HAVE SEEN BOUNCERS IN PRISON FOR THE SAME THING AS ABOVE. SENSELESS, USELESS FORCE.

THE LAWS OF YOUR STATE WILL TELL WHAT LAWS CAN BE APPLIED TO THE USE OF FORCE USED HERE.
CERTAINLY AT LEAST, WE ARE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE LOOKING AT A DEATH ( MURDER 1ST DEGREE PREMEDITATED)
I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR THEIR SIDE OF THE STORY??
THE PARKING LOT IS USUALLY COVERED AS PART OF THE OWNERS PROPERTY. BUT THIS IS OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY ITSELF. THEY MAY HAVE A RIGHT TO PATROL IT BUT WHAT ACTION WOULD PROMPT A KILLING? YOU NEED A GOOD CASE FILED AGAINST THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT HIRED AND THUS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BOUNCERS ACTIONS AND ONE AGAINST THE BOUNCERS. THIS IS BOTH A CIVIL CASE FOR DAMAGES AND A CRIMINAL CASE IN A DEATH. A GOOD ATTORNEY WILL HAVE NO REAL PROBLEM WITH THIS CASE AND AND ADEQUATE CONTINGENCY FEE AT 80 /20.

Answer 5

in California, "bouncers" are subject to the same laws as everyone else...that is, they may only use that force which is necessary to protect themselves or others and then only that force which is in relation to what is used against them. For example, one (a bouncer or anyone else) can not shoot someone for being pushed or having his foot stepped on. The only time deadly force is allowed in self defense is when the victim is in fear of death of great bodily harm himself.

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Answer 7

That is a terribly sad story, and I would like to know what happened to that bouncer, and is it true off duty cops work as bouncers like TV depicts?

Answer 8

Hurrah, that's what I was searching for! Thanks op of this question.