Citizen arrest?

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30BulletHoles

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South Carolina has citizens arrest laws but it didn't stop an off duty, drunk police officer from beating and trying to arrest a woman who turned him down. Dumba$$ sheeple stood by and watched till some sober LEOs showed up.
 

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Oklahoma has a "Citizens Arrest" law on the books. It clearly states that this should only happen when a law enforcement officer is not present. However, it doesn't say anything for/against citizens arresting an officer breaking the law.

With the latest Moore PD/theatre security incident, does a citizen have the right to intervene should they deem the situation excessive use of force?

Yes it states in Oklahoma code title 44 this is legal.
 

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It would also fall under the law on defense of others. If you do this, you step into the shoes of the person you are aiding, legally speaking. If they are being unlawfully assaulted, your defense of them is legal as long as you use a reasonable amount of force. If you are wrong and the person you are aiding is in fact the aggressor, your actions are unlawful, and others are legally justified in using defensive force against you, in addition to the possible imposition of criminal penalties.

More people need to have the balls to stand up for what's right in situations like this, regardless of the laws.
 

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