Which act constitutes false imprisonment in Georgia?

In Georgia, false imprisonment is generally defined as the unlawful confinement of an individual without their consent. The act of arresting someone without lawful authority qualifies as false imprisonment because it involves a detention that is not justified by law. The key aspect here is the lack of lawful authority, meaning that when a person is arrested without the legal right to do so, their freedom of movement is restricted without justification, leading to a claim of false imprisonment.

In scenarios where a person is detained with their consent, such as a voluntary agreement to stay in a specific place, there cannot be false imprisonment because the individual is willingly participating in the confinement. Similarly, confining someone with a warrant is considered lawful if the warrant is valid and properly executed, negating the grounds for false imprisonment. Lastly, during emergencies, the law may allow for certain detentions to protect public safety, which also does not constitute false imprisonment unless the actions taken exceed reasonable measures.