Legal Guidelines - Arrests within Dwelling

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

When the officer receives a report from a reliable source about the individual's involvement in a crime

When the officer suspects the individual has committed a misdemeanor in the officer’s presence

When the officer has probable cause to believe the person has committed a felony or misdemeanor exception, whether in the officer’s presence or not (correct)

When the officer is pursuing the suspect on foot and catches them

When does a police officer need to obtain an arrest warrant even if there is probable cause to arrest a suspect in the suspect's home?

When the officer has received multiple complaints about the suspect's behavior

When the suspect has a history of criminal offenses

When there is no immediate threat to public safety

When making a routine arrest of a suspect in his or her or a third party’s home (correct)

In what legal case was it established that an officer can make an arrest without a warrant when there is probable cause to believe that the person has committed a felony or misdemeanor exception, whether in the officer’s presence or not?

New York v. J.C.W.

Payton v. New York

Florida v. State

J.C.W. v. State (correct)

What type of intrusion upon an individual's liberty is an arrest considered to be?

Significant intrusion Signup and view all the answers

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that an officer may make a warrantless entry into a home when pursuing a fleeing misdemeanant if an exigent circumstance is also present?

U.S. v. Santana Signup and view all the answers

In which case did the Court hold that hot pursuit does not allow officers to enter a suspect’s home to arrest the suspect for a minor offense or infraction unless there is evidence to indicate danger to the public, police, or property?

State v. Markus Signup and view all the answers

What did the Court determine would result from an unlawful entry into a suspect's home?

Suppression of any statements or evidences obtained from that entry (Fruits of the Poisonous Tree.) Signup and view all the answers

In which case did the Court rule that an officer cannot deceive a person in order to gain entry into a home?

Elder v. Hollaway Signup and view all the answers

What exception allows an officer to make a warrantless entry when pursuing a fleeing felon?

"Hot pursuit" exception Signup and view all the answers

In which case did the Court rule that an arrest without a warrant under certain deceptive circumstances will be invalid?

Elder v. Hollaway Signup and view all the answers

What does the possession of an arrest warrant provide officers with according to the text?

Authority to arrest an individual within their own home and limited authority to enter the dwelling for that purpose if there is reason to believe the subject of the warrant is inside at the time of entry Signup and view all the answers

What does a determination of an unlawful entry into a suspect's home result in text?

The suppression of any statements or evidences obtained from that entry Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason that would allow an officer to make a warrantless entry inside a home?

When there is evidence of danger to the public, police, or property, or evidence that critical evidence will be destroyed Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is an arrest warrant not required to enter the premises?

When an officer obtains consent to enter the premises from an owner or lessor Signup and view all the answers

When can an officer make a warrantless entry into a home when pursuing a fleeing misdemeanant?

If there is evidence to indicate danger to the public, police, or property, or an indication that critical evidence will be destroyed Signup and view all the answers

In what situation is a warrant required for an in-home arrest?

When pursuing a fleeing felon and there is evidence to indicate danger to the public, police, or property, or an indication that critical evidence will be destroyed Signup and view all the answers

Legal Guidelines - Arrests within Dwelling

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