8 Questions
In what situation is a peace officer not required to inform the person being arrested of the cause of arrest?
When the person flees or forcibly resists before being informed
According to Arkansas v. Sullivan, when is an arrest considered valid?
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.
What did Devenpeck v. Alford establish regarding the validity of an arrest?
The officer's true purpose for making the arrest does not need to align with the stated cause of arrest
Under what circumstances can an officer make an arrest without a warrant?
If there is objective probable cause
What must a peace officer do when making an arrest without a warrant, according to F.S. §901.17?
Inform the person being arrested of their authority and the cause of arrest
Under what circumstance can an officer make an arrest for the commission of a misdemeanor in fresh pursuit?
If a felony or misdemeanor has been committed in the presence of the officer
Under what circumstance can an officer make an arrest based on a warrant held by another peace officer for execution?
When a warrant for arrest has been issued and is held by another peace officer for execution
When can an officer arrest a person for committing an act of domestic violence?
When there is probable cause to believe that the person has committed an act of domestic violence as defined in F.S. §741.28
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