Minnesota Statutes 629.402 – Arrest Without Authority
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It is a gross misdemeanor for a public officer, or one pretending to be a public officer, knowingly and under the pretense or color of any process (1) to arrest a person or detain a person against the person’s will, (2) to seize or levy upon any property, or (3) to dispossess any one of lands or tenements, without a regular process for those actions.
Attorney's Note
Under the Minnesota Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Gross misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $3,000 |
| Misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 629.402
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44