Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

legal/illegal arrest

I was arrested for disorderly conduct by a security guard on the grounds of a hotel in Irving TX, Dallas County. The offense took place within the guard's view. The guard identified himself as a police officer and handcuffed and detained me while waiting for local Irving police. The guard is a police officer in another city and in different county of Texas.

My question is whether he is able to make this arrest for a class C misdameanor charge.

My understanding of the law is that he can only do this for a felony or for disturbing the peace.

Thank you.


Asked on 7/17/07, 1:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: legal/illegal arrest

He is a law enforcement officer, and the offense occurred in his presence. If all other factors are legal, then his detainment was legal.

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Answered on 7/18/07, 9:41 am


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