Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

are "citizen on patrol" groups allowed to stalk/follow a neighbor in unmarked cars? how is this not illegal or at least civilly liable behavior. the are not in anyway law enforcement officers.


Asked on 8/04/10, 7:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

How is looking at someone or following in a car 'illegal'? A stop, detention, citizens' arrest, threat, assault or battery might result in liability in civil suit or criminal charges, but not simply observing someone in public. Properly done, with good cause, a citizens' arrest is quite 'legal'.

Read more
Answered on 8/09/10, 12:12 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in California