A senator can't be arrested?

Z06 Rocket · 02-28-2011, 10:32 AM

I am not 100% sure, but I think its not legal to arrest him for misdemeanors while the legislators are in session. Only violent crimes and/or serious cases like treason. When the session is over it is fair game, and the charges could be post poned until then. I guess the idea is to not allow someone to arrest a senator etc during session to interrupt votes and stall any bills. I believe most if not all states have some sort of law like that.

Bob K · 02-28-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Z06 Rocket

I am not 100% sure, but I think its not legal to arrest him for misdemeanors while the legislators are in session. Only violent crimes and/or serious cases like treason. When the session is over it is fair game, and the charges could be post poned until then. I guess the idea is to not allow someone to arrest a senator etc during session to interrupt votes and stall any bills. I believe most if not all states have some sort of law like that.

Thanks for the reply. It made no sense to me till now.

thebeepster · 02-28-2011, 12:50 PM

Only violent crimes and serious cases like TREASON??? My God, if that were only true, we could bust a number of these a$$holes NOW! A few names come to mind.....Pelosi, Reid, yada yada

Shadow · 02-28-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by navy2kcoupe

Nothing prevents the LEO from shooting him because he's a terminal asshole!

Andy

I like the way you think Andy!