Citizens Arrest - Pro and Con

[snobord99]

LEO's can only make arrests on misdemeanor crimes which occur in their presence and felonies which did not occur in their presence.

Myth. They can arrest whenever there's PC whether it's a felony, misdemeanor or infraction. There's no presence requirement to having PC.

[code33]

How? Please give some examples.

Myth. They can arrest whenever there's PC whether it's a felony, misdemeanor or infraction. There's no presence requirement to having PC.

[bohoki]

its your word against them and when le arrives you both have identical credibility

[BigDogatPlay]

How? Please give some examples.

[snobord99]

How? Please give some examples.

You know what, nevermind. I was thinking of something else, ignore what I said.

[TRICKSTER]

Myth. They can arrest whenever there's PC whether it's a felony, misdemeanor or infraction. There's no presence requirement to having PC.

How in the world can you make such a strong (and erroneous) statement and just say forget it when called on it?

[retired]

How in the world can you make such a strong (and erroneous) statement and just say forget it when called on it?

Evidently you missed his other statement:

I was thinking of something else, ignore what I said.

So, let's just let it lie.

[BigJim_610]

Well here is what I know

I was assaulted on my own property and detained the person while my wife called the SO.

The SO took my statement and observered as well as took pictures of my injuries. He then asked me if I wanted the person arrested, I did, he filled out a form that I signed and the person that assaulted me was arrested and remains in jail today.
The person has been charged with a 242, 243.e and other charges.

Evidently you missed his other statement:



So, let's just let it lie.

[joleee]

Hello,
Newly registered and first time post. My neighbor wants to arrest me for my dogs barking. Is this possible? Any suggestions?....We all have 1 acre lots and lot's of dogs bark, I'm being targeted and am angry. The neighbor has my phone number and swears it's all my dogs. uhhhg.

[code33]

Welcome aboard.
I suggest you start a new thread on your specific topic.

Hello,
Newly registered and first time post. My neighbor wants to arrest me for my dogs barking. Is this possible? Any suggestions?....We all have 1 acre lots and lot's of dogs bark, I'm being targeted and am angry. The neighbor has my phone number and swears it's all my dogs. uhhhg.

[winnre]

What about when a security guard makes an arrest, like for shoplifting or trespassing? Is that a citizen's arrest?

[code33]

Yes, a security guard will make a private person's arrest. Authority under 837 PC.

See page 8:

http://www.bsis.ca.gov/forms_pubs/poa.pdf

What about when a security guard makes an arrest, like for shoplifting or trespassing? Is that a citizen's arrest?

[5shot]

What about when a security guard makes an arrest, like for shoplifting or trespassing? Is that a citizen's arrest?

Yes, but you have to remember that security guards or loss prevention agents work for companies who maintain liability insurance/legal departments to cover their employees.
As a private citizen, your going to be responsible for your own legal fees.

[norcal01]

What about when a security guard makes an arrest, like for shoplifting or trespassing? Is that a citizen's arrest?

If I recall correctly, isn't there some specific language in the penal code specifically addressing storeowners and their employees and their rights to apprehend shoplifters? I may be wrong but I thought there was something specific to that situation....

[joleee]

Welcome aboard.
I suggest you start a new thread on your specific topic.

Oh, okay thank you! I will figure how this site works with a little help.