What is the law in most states about murdering a police officer?
821202
If you murder a law enforcement officer in any state, you re pretty much screwed, its a capital crime, and any state will be more than happy to hand down a life sentence, or a death sentence
139327
If you're planning on doing it - don't!  This is premeditated murder and the prosecutors will figure it out. \n\nBut if you're just wondering, or too lazy to do your criminal law homework, then it depends on the intent.  \n\nIf the guy is sober, and intentionally runs over a child, that's straight-up murder.  He will be raped by cellmates, beaten to a pulp, and get the needle in 20 years.\n\nIf the guy was only distracted - talking/arguing on the cell, looking at map, officiating fights of his own kids in the backseat, attacked by his Chihuahua, shot by Dick Cheney, etc., then we're talking about lesser degrees of murder.  Probably vehicular manslaughter and about 10 years or less.  \n\nNow, if the guy is drunk and runs over a kid, he's up for drunk driving and vehicular manslaughter.  In some states, there are special laws that make the sentence especially harsh.  This is because being drunk actually takes away the "intentional" part of the murder, but people decided that drunk driving and killing people is no less culpable.  \n\nSo...\n\n1) DON'T DO IT!\n2) Let me know if your law professor liked the answer; or \n3) Still wanna be a lawyer?
707424
Here's a Yahoo! link to help you find what you're looking for\nhttp://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Volume%20XI.%20Laws%2C%20Books%207-12%3A%20Laws:3000392669;_ylc=X3oDMTB1c21tcDhkBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNib29rcw--\nThe biggest problem with what you're talking about is making enemies in high places.You must understand that police stick together.
109629
That all depends on the crime. Some crimes, such as murder, have no statute of limitation, so they can charge someone until they die. Other, lesser crimes are limited, and it depends greatly on the offense.
988155
They can now and here in Florida it is legal for a person to shoot if they feel that they are in danger for their life. And you know what, if someone bashed my door down I'd shoot first and ask questions later. I think this may be very bad for all the police trying to do their jobs. What in Gods' name were they thinking? Some idiot right wingers may think this is OK but heaven help the cops.
813342
Depends on the state.  If you go to your state website and do a search of the consolidated laws, you should be able to find out.  Or you can call your local police department and just ask.
876487
That is true. Cops in illinois has jurisdiction everywhere. They are sworn officers of the state not of their city or municipality. Now the jurisdiction people talk about is whether to stop a car or not. IE Chicago PD cant go to waukeegan and stop a car for blowing a stop sign BUT if there was a reckless driver they can be stopped for public safety. Also, lets say a Rockford Police officer came to Chicago to pick up known gangbanger. Lets say he knocks on the door and the guy that answers (not the gangbanger) has a joint in his mouth, he would be arrested by that rockford cop in chicago.
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I don't know the statistics of how many innocent people actually get killed or hurt by law enforcement. But look at it this way, everyone makes mistakes. Law enforcement officers are just put in a position where a small mistake may cause a life. Just like doctors. They have so much training, yet sometimes things happen and there is nothing you can do about it. And I'm sure the effects on the heart and the conscience of the officer from their mistake weighs more on them than you will ever know.
372793
Yeah, they can pretty much do what ever they want. Right now my brother is sitting in jail because an officer said he kicked a car door into his leg. This is considered assault on an officer, and that is a felony. If he is convicted he could serve 2 to 10 years. It sucks because we can't do anything about it, and it is all because this officer wants to lie.
716325
The whole thing is very tragic. It's way to early to tell what happened. I do know that when Officers have made the desicion to use deadly force, they are trained to fire until the threat is neutralized, no matter if it takes one bullet or several hundred. A vehicle attempting to run down an Officer would be justification for the use of deadly force. Like I have said though, this is too early to tell and no one should make any "Knee Jerk" judgements until all the evidence is in and the investigation is complete.
939505
Every person who attempts, by means of any threat or violence, to deter or prevent an executive officer from performing any duty imposed upon such officer by law, or who knowingly resists, by the use of force or violence, such officer, in the performance of his duty, is punishable by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by imprisonment in the state prison, or in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.\n\nIs this what you were looking for?
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Oklahoma....\n\nWe have the "Make My Day" law, and have had for some time.  This one deals with protection of your home.\n\nWe recently passed a bill we call the "Stand Your Ground Law" which says that you can use even deadly force if you feel threatened in a public place.  \n\nIn addition to these wonderful laws, we have a right to carry a concealed weapon, but must be licensed for it.\n\nIf you are against the 2nd amendment right to bear arms, and the right to protect yourself with deadly force if attacked.... don't come to Oklahoma.  Oklahoma feels a person has a right to protect themselves in a public place or at home.\n\nAs for protecting property, it seems to me that if I'm there when someone tries to take or destroy my property, it is not a long leap to say they are threatening me with bodily harm because I'm witnessing their felony crime.... so..... while the law says you have to feel threatened with bodily harm, or something like that.... I would feel threatened by violent destructive people and would have to deal with them accordingly.\n\nGod Bless,\n\nSue
1031481
It depends on the state.; you can either access the state codes through the internet (Anderson's) or a local library. Some offenses have no statute of repose or statute of limitations on prosecution, such as murder. If you cannot find the information you're seeking, I would suggest contacting a law school nearby to see if they have a legal clinic to help you with the research.
45223
The easy answer to your question is the laws of the state and federal government control the police.  If they mess up, then they can be prosecuted under USC42 1983 which would be a civil rights violation case. also, tort suits are brought in state court for wrongdoings.  But for the most part, police agencies do a great job of policing themselves.  Thats why they have Internal Affairs sections.  Most agencies do not want to be policed by citizen groups, etc. because unless you work in law enforcement, you have no idea what they do. So they take this seriously. Obviously not every police agency is perfect, but they are still regulated by law, just like everyone.  No one is above the law, not even a sheriff.  The County Coroner in some states is the only one who can arrest the sheriff.  The county commisioners control what the sheriff does, and the people elect the sheriff.  So there is control, it is a public office.  I hope this helps answer your question. I dont know your situation.
1051698
The laws vary from state to state.  I would check with your local district attorney's office as to your options.
1142205
You can not sue the state. You may sue a department of that state if grievous hard was done by that department. A cop kills a man just because of his color.
52279
I will refer you to a jury instruction on self-defense.  It states the law in West Virgina in simple and clear term, and includes legal citations in support.\n\nThe central part is this:  \n\n"if the Defendant was not the aggressor, and had reasonable grounds to believe and actually did believe that he was in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm from which he could save himself only by using deadly force against his assailant, then he had the right to employ deadly force in order to defend himself. By deadly force is meant force which is likely to cause death or serious bodily harm."\n\nBut there is more to it, and you should refer to the instruction.  It is not long.