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Roughing the Protester? Activist Tackled by Rams Players Files Police Report and Threatens Lawsuit

JonathanTurley

PETA and other groups have called the activists “heroes” f or their actions but prosecutors are seeking convictions for felony burglary and theft charges. The protester was engaged, at a minimum, in a criminal misdemeanor while be pursued by security. For a public offense committed or attempted in his presence.

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Florida Woman Faces Criminal Charges Of Practicing Without A License After Allegedly Disfiguring Patient

JonathanTurley

These cases often involve both criminal and tort cases. What was striking however was the charge with practicing medicine without a license (which was later elevated to a second-degree felony because of the patient’s disfigurement). That creates a dangerously fluid and subjective basis for criminal charge, even a misdemeanor.

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Houston Man Arrested As Police Continue Search For Missing Tiger

JonathanTurley

He is facing both criminal and potential tort liability for the tiger incident. The punishment is a misdemeanor charge and fines of $500 to $2,000. The Lacey Act makes it a federal crime to break the wildlife laws of any state, tribe, or foreign country, in interstate commerce. However, the penalties are notably higher.

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No, Trump Supporters Cannot “Citizen Arrest” the Judge or James in New York

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.” The right still exists for any felonies (or certain misdemeanors committed in the presence of the citizen). When the person arrested has committed a felony, although not in his presence. When a felony has been in fact committed, and he has reasonable cause for believing the person arrested to have committed it.

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