JonathanTurley

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The protester was engaged, at a minimum, in a criminal misdemeanor while be pursued by security. The common law allowed for citizen arrests as members of the public responded to the “hue and cry” of others. There is some variation in these laws but California has a classic provision.

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Felony Misdemeanor Tort Statute 40

JonathanTurley

MAY 13, 2021

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 and other federal wildlife statutes could be charged for such conduct. For a misdemeanor, the maximum penalty is $10,000 and/or up to one-year imprisonment.

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Tort Misdemeanor Felony Lawyer 31

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

In celebration of Thanksgiving, I give you our annual Turkey Torts of civil and criminal cases that add liability to libations on this special day (with past cases at the bottom). Indeed, the torts and crimes recorded this year seem painfully reminiscent of this loathsome year.

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Tort Statute Court Criminal Law 33

JonathanTurley

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Citizen arrests have been recognized since Medieval times when citizens had not just a right but a duty to to respond to a “hue and cry” of others identifying a criminal and seeking help. ” The right still exists for any felonies (or certain misdemeanors committed in the presence of the citizen).

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Felony Misdemeanor Attorney Statute 50