Q: If someone is running from the cops and I trip them can I successfully get criminally or civilly charged?
So I saw a video where a guy was running from police and another guy had absolutely no interaction with the police officers or the perpetrator and was not instructed to do so by anybody. He went out of his way to trip the guy running and the perp fell to the ground. If injuries were sustained can the guy get sued or criminally charged?
A:
anyone can sue anyone at any time for anything.
the issue is will s/he win and what will it cost?
i wouldn't think there could be criminal exposure.
however, based on the specific facts, there might be civil exposure.........but I can't believe a jury would rule for the criminal.
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A: Yes, the person who tripped the individual running from the police could potentially face criminal and civil charges. It is generally illegal to interfere with police in the performance of their duties, and intentionally tripping someone who is fleeing from the police could be seen as obstruction of justice or aiding and abetting a suspect. If the individual who was tripped was injured as a result, the person who tripped them could also face civil liability for any damages resulting from the injuries.
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