Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia
Is a citation for loitering considered an arrest in georgia?
Asked on 8/13/12, 5:19 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman
Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney
You don't say if it's the city ordinance or state statute, but, usually, yes.
Answered on 8/13/12, 6:40 am
Lawrence Lewis
Lawrence Lewis, P.C.
An arrest is where handcuffs aer placed on a person. A citation is where a ticket is issued for the person to appear in court at a later date. So, a citation is never an arrest.
Answered on 8/13/12, 9:45 am
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