Lucky45 wrote:nitrogen wrote:My question for the lawyers/LEO's in here is this: Can the OP detain the guy and make a citizens arrest for trespassing? I know it's probably not the best idea anyway, even if it's legal, but I'm curious about the legality of that.
You cannot make a "citizens arrest" for a crime which is a misdemeanor. You can for a felony. I don't think trespassing is a felony.
Article 14.01(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure permits private citizens to make arrests only if the offense is classed as a felony or as an offense against the public peace.