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Old Nov 3, 2010 | 12:28 am
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VonS
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Originally Posted by sbrower
Do you have any reason for saying this, other than being wrong?

The citation to the elements of the offense are relevant. And, as an individual, you can't file charges against anyone. You *can* arrest them. But you *can't* file charges. So, after you arrest them, you need to persuade a prosecutor (title varies depending on jurisdiction, etc.) to file charges. As much as I think this entire "security" scare is stupid, I am afraid that making a criminal arrest (on these particular grounds) is not likely to succeed.
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