Can a citizen write a ticket?

Can a citizen write a ticket?

No, a private citizen cannot issue a ticket. They do not have authority to cite and release a suspect. The laws of citizens arrest are generally written to be more restrictive the less serious a crime or offense is. Only an officer could issue a ticket, a citizen couldn't.

What are the two basic types of arrests?

There are two types of crimes, felonies and misdemeanors. A misdemeanor is the crime that carries the most punishment. In order for an arrest to be legal, the intent of the security officer must be that the subject be presented to a magistrate in order to answer for an alleged crime.

Can you detain a burglar?

You can reasonably detain somebody for a crime until police arrive. The details of whether the facts support the arrest (is he really a burglar or some innocent trespasser), what force you can use if the burglar doesn't comply, possible criminal or civil liability for getting it wrong, etc.