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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?

If there is objective probable cause (B) 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?

Inform the person being arrested of their authority and the cause of arrest (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) 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?

When a warrant for arrest has been issued and is held by another peace officer for execution (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (C) Signup and view all the answers