Freedom1Man
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RCW 9A.80.010
Official misconduct.
(1) A public servant is guilty of official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit or to deprive another person of a lawful right or privilege:
(a) He or she intentionally commits an unauthorized act under color of law; or
(b) He or she intentionally refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him or her by law.
(2) Official misconduct is a gross misdemeanor.
This is an interesting part that would seem to apply when an officer stops ANY of us simply for our act of open carry.
Then there is a felony the the officers commit when they start arresting us for standing up for our rights and the law.
RCW 9A.40.010
Definitions.
(6) "Restrain" means to restrict a person's movements without consent and without legal authority in a manner which interferes substantially with his or her liberty. Restraint is "without consent" if it is accomplished by (a) physical force, intimidation, or deception, or (b) any means including acquiescence of the victim, if he or she is a child less than sixteen years old or an incompetent person and if the parent, guardian, or other person or institution having lawful control or custody of him or her has not acquiesced.
RCW 9A.40.040
Unlawful imprisonment.
(1) A person is guilty of unlawful imprisonment if he or she knowingly restrains another person.
(2) Unlawful imprisonment is a class C felony.
I would have to say that each time one of us gets arrested for OPEN CARRY in this state that the officers are guilty of the above listed crimes. Plain and simple.
Not even officers have the authority to make false arrests. A false arrest equals unlawful imprisonment. Plus official misconduct.
I am wanting logical/legal discussion here. I don't want this, "officers can do what they want," garbage.
This is a serious thing. I believe it's one peaceful path we can take to have our rights respected.
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