Apr 10

“Each state with the exception of North Carolina permits citizen arrests if the commission of felony is witnessed by the arresting citizen, or when a citizen is asked to assist in the apprehension of a suspect by police. The application of state laws varies widely with respect to misdemeanors, breaches of the peace, and felonies not witnessed by the arresting party. American citizens do not carry the authority or enjoy the legal protections of police, and are held to the principle of strict liability before the courts of civil- and criminal law including but not limited to any infringement of another’s rights.[10]

Though North Carolina General Statutes have no provision for citizen’s arrests, detention by private persons is permitted and apply to both civilians and police officers outside their jurisdiction.[11]

Detention of any person is permitted where probable cause exists that one has committed a felony, breach of peace, physical injury to another person, or theft or destruction of property.[citation needed] The key distinction between arrest and detainment is that a detainee may not be transported without consent.

The state of Washington does not have a specific statute granting citizen’s arrest powers. However there have been several state court decisions rendered that affirm and uphold common law citizen’s arrest power for (a) felonies committed in the presence of the person making the arrest or (b) misdemeanors committed in the presence of the person making the arrest provided the misdemeanor also constituted a breach of the peace.”

So here’s the plan. I am going to buy a radar gun (somehow). Drive with it on. When I catch a cop speeding without their lights on, I will pull them over. Then, have them remain with me while I call the police to come give them a ticket.

I WILL see that justice is served.

Especially you #42.. Karma kills.

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