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# \[1] 12 - Vigilantism

Performing the duties of law enforcement without the legal authority to do so.

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**Felony**\
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**Sentence:** 10 Month(s) \
**Fines:** $1,000
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**Examples**:

Arresting an individual (not to be confused with a citizens arrest)

Charging an individual with a "violation of the law"

Performing a self proclaimed "punishment upon an individual in response to a law they have broken", (Handcuffing Johnny to a pole because he slapped Rebecca)
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