Question: can you really make a citizen's arrest

Answer: Yes, Most states have codified the common law rule that a warrantless arrest may be made by a private person for a felony, misdemeanor or ``breach of peace''. ``Breach of peace'' covers a multitude of violations in which the Supreme Court has even included a misdemeanor seatbelt violation punishable only by a fine. The term historically included theft, ``nightwalking'', prostitution and playing card and dice games.