Legal Guidelines - Warrantless Arrests
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In what situation is a peace officer not required to inform the person being arrested of the cause of arrest?

  • When the officer has an opportunity to inform the person
  • When the person voluntarily surrenders to the officer
  • When giving the information will not imperil the arrest
  • When the person flees or forcibly resists before being informed (correct)

    • According to Arkansas v. Sullivan, when is an arrest considered valid?

  • When the officer fails to inform the person of the cause of arrest
  • When an arrest is considered valid as long as there was objective probable cause, even if the officer had a different subjective motivation for making the arrest. (correct)
  • When the officer lacks objective probable cause
  • When the arrest is motivated by personal vendetta

    • What did Devenpeck v. Alford establish regarding the validity of an arrest?

  • The officer's stated cause of arrest must closely relate to the actual criminal offense
  • The officer's true purpose for making the arrest does not need to align with the stated cause of arrest (correct)
  • The officer's true purpose for making the arrest must align with the stated cause of arrest
  • The arrest must be supported by subjective motivation, not just objective probable cause

    • Under what circumstances can an officer make an arrest without a warrant?

    <p>If there is objective probable cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a peace officer do when making an arrest without a warrant, according to F.S. §901.17?

    <p>Inform the person being arrested of their authority and the cause of arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance can an officer make an arrest for the commission of a misdemeanor in fresh pursuit?

    <p>If a felony or misdemeanor has been committed in the presence of the officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstance can an officer make an arrest based on a warrant held by another peace officer for execution?

    <p>When a warrant for arrest has been issued and is held by another peace officer for execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can an officer arrest a person for committing an act of domestic violence?

    <p>When there is probable cause to believe that the person has committed an act of domestic violence as defined in F.S. §741.28</p> Signup and view all the answers

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