19 Questions
Which of the following is NOT an element of arrest according to the text?
Communication by the arresting officer to the person arrested of their intention or purpose to effect arrest
What must an Arrest Affidavit contain according to the text?
Facts and details about the crime
When must an officer inform the arrestee of the cause of arrest and that a warrant has been issued according to the text?
Only if giving the information will jeopardize the arrest
Under what circumstances can a law enforcement officer enter a building or property to make an arrest?
If the person within already knows of the officer's authority and purpose
When can a law enforcement officer arrest a person without a warrant?
If the person has committed a felony or misdemeanor or violated a municipal or county ordinance in the presence of the officer
Who can surrender persons arrested on state military property to the sheriff of the county?
All law enforcement officers of the Florida National Guard
What is a capias?
A court order authorizing an arrest for failure to appear in court
Under what circumstances can law enforcement officers enter a third-party residence with an arrest warrant?
When the officers have a search warrant for the third-party residence
When is it not necessary for an officer to announce their authority and purpose to make an arrest by warrant?
When the officer has a justified belief that persons within are in imminent peril of bodily harm
What is a capias?
A court order authorizing an arrest for failure to appear in court
Under what circumstances can a law enforcement officer arrest a person without a warrant?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of an arrest?
A purpose and intent to effect arrest under real or perceived authority
Under what circumstances can law enforcement officers enter a residence without a warrant?
When they have reasonable grounds to believe the residence is the actual residence of the subject of the warrant
When can a law enforcement officer make an immediate or fresh pursuit arrest for a violation of chapter 316?
When a violation of chapter 316 has been committed in the presence of the officer
What must an arrest affidavit contain?
Facts and details about the crime
Under what circumstances can a law enforcement officer make a warrantless misdemeanor arrest?
If the person has committed a felony or violated a municipal or county ordinance in the presence of the officer
What are the elements of an arrest?
A purpose and intent to effect arrest, an actual or constructive seizure or detention of a person by an arresting officer, communication by the arresting officer to the person arrested of their intention or purpose to effect arrest, and the understanding of the person arrested that it is the intention of the arresting officer to arrest and detain them
When can law enforcement officers enter a residence without a warrant?
When they have reasonable grounds to believe the residence is the actual residence of the subject of an arrest warrant and a reasonable belief that the subject of the warrant is within the residence
What must an Arrest Affidavit contain?
Facts and details about the crime, including the elements of the crime charged
Quiz: Misdemeanor Exceptions for Warrantless Arrests Test your knowledge on the misdemeanor exceptions for which law enforcement officers can make a warrantless arrest with probable cause. Learn about the legal requirements and exceptions surrounding warrantless arrests for misdemeanors. Challenge yourself with this informative quiz.
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