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jmortimer · November 26, 2012, 04:06 PM

I believe that in most/all states you can effect a citizens arrest and detain/restrain a person who commits a crime in your presence. As for shooting someone attempting to flee, that is a no-go.

November 26, 2012, 04:06 PM	#2
jmortimer Junior member Join Date: January 24, 2010 Location: South West Riverside County California Posts: 2,765	I believe that in most/all states you can effect a citizens arrest and detain/restrain a person who commits a crime in your presence. As for shooting someone attempting to flee, that is a no-go.