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Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself

  • Written by Seth W. Stoughton, Professor of Law, University of South Carolina
Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourselfCan you detain someone you just saw break the law?Alan Thornton/The Image Bank via Getty ImagesCan anyone make a citizen’s arrest? The history and legalities of catching criminals yourself

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Can anyone make a citizen’s arrest, even me? – Henry, age 12, Winter Hill,...

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