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You can, but holding the person until law enforcement arrives could be a problem.
ANOTHER VIEW: Many states restrict a so-called citizens arrest to felonies only. I would be very cautious of approaching anyone in this manner and do NOT recommend it - call law enforcement instead.
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Can a police officer of government official legally coerce a citizen to enter another citizens home in order to retieve what maybe illegal in order to make an arrest and prosecute?
No
Can you arrest a person who committed a crime last month?
A LAW ENFORCEMENT officer can arrest someone wanted for committing a crime last month. HOWEVER, a citizen could not make a 'citizens arrest' for the offense.
How do you apprehend of shoplifter in the mall or supermarket?
I suppose you could make a citizens arrest but you are to never touch the person in question.
Can you make a citizens arrest in Pa?
It would be best not to. You can and will be sued and other bad things are known to happen as well.
What do you do when making a citizens arrest?
The only real requirement is to say "You're under arrest," but not all states give private citizens the power of arrest. You then make every effort to deliver the arrested person into the custody of a law enforcement officer as soon as possible.it's very important to be sure of your grounds for making an arrest. If you don't have your ducks lined up, the person arrested can sue you for false arrest and/or bring criminal charges against you for false imprisonment.Added: In 100% agreement with foregoing answer and add - - the powers of citizens to arrest someone usually apply only to FELONY offenses. Don't try "arresting" someone for a traffic violation or a misdemeanor offense.
Can an illegal alien make a citizens arrest?
No. One would first have to a citizen to make a citizens arrest. The above is not true in Texas (at least). Despite the common name "citizen's arrest", the law in Texas (Article 14.01(a) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure) says any "person" may make an arrest if a felony crime is committed in their presence. Doing so is dangerous, both physically and legally, and may draw unwanted attention to an alien, but alien vs citizen status does not change the validity (or invalidity) of the arrest. It is almost always better to wait for police if possible regardless of citizenship and the law does vary from state to state.
What if a guest at hotel refuses to pay dept and walks away from personal property?
call the police, you have the right to make a citizens arrest & can detain but not harm the individual.
Are you allowed to carry out a citizens arrest before somebody has committed a crime?
(in the US) No, you are not. CAUTION: the so-called "citizen's arrest" statutes vary WIDELY from state-to-state. Make certain of your own state's law before attempting to exercise this option.
What two new laws made it possible for ordinary citizens to make to repeal laws in early Washington history?
The Citizen's Arrest Act and The Great Repeal Bill are the two new laws that made it possible for the ordinary citizens to make or repel laws in the early Washington history.
What happens if out on o r but cant make it to court?
Warrant for your arrest will be issued.Warrant for your arrest will be issued.Warrant for your arrest will be issued.Warrant for your arrest will be issued.
You can make a arrest?
Law enforcement officers can make arrests based upon "Probable Cause." A citizens power to make an "arrest" is MUCH more limited - usually confined only to felony offenses - and confined to only those where the citizen actually observes, or observed, the offense take place and they took immediate action to prevent bodily harm or prevent the escape of a fleeing felon. .
After a complaint is filed how long do police have to make an arrest?
They have until their investigation discloses enough probable cause to make the arrest. There is no statutory time limit on making an arrest.
