Test Your Knowledge of Florida Arrest Warrants and Notices to Appear
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What must an arrest warrant in Florida include?

  • The person's name and the date it was issued
  • The person's address and the date it was issued
  • The nature of the offense and the date it was issued (correct)
  • The person's name and address

    • What must an arrest warrant include in Florida?

  • The person's name, the nature of the offense, and the date it was issued (correct)
  • The person's name, the date it was issued, and the officer's name
  • The person's name, the nature of the offense, and the officer's name
  • The person's name, the date it was issued, and the location of the offense

    • An arrest warrant must be in writing and contain the ______ of the offense.

    Nature

    A police officer can make an arrest without a warrant based on ______.

    <p>probable cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an offense is committed in Florida, an arrest warrant must include the ______ of the offense.

    <p>nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an arrest warrant in Florida include?

    <p>An arrest warrant in Florida must include the nature of the offense, the person's name, and the date it was issued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ can make an arrest without a warrant based on probable cause.

    <p>police officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A police officer can make an arrest without a warrant based on probable cause, based on the facts of the case as described in the arrest warrant affidavit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a criminal defense attorney do at a First Appearance?

    <p>Request a lower bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A police officer can make an arrest without a warrant based on ______.

    <p>Probable cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Notice to Appear is an ______ in Florida.

    <p>arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a police officer make an arrest without a warrant?

    <p>When the officer has probable cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An arrest warrant must set forth the ______ of the offense.

    <p>nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having a criminal defense attorney at First Appearance can be ______, as the attorney can often save the person money by seeking a lower bond or release on their own.

    <p>crucial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a police officer make an arrest without a warrant?

    <p>When the officer has probable cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person arrested without a warrant must be brought before a judge within ______ hours.

    <p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after a person is arrested without a warrant?

    <p>They must be brought before a judge within 24 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after a person is arrested without a warrant in Florida?

    <p>After a person is arrested without a warrant in Florida, they must be brought before a judge within 24 hours for a First Appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having a criminal defense attorney at ______ Appearance can be crucial.

    <p>First</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of having a criminal defense attorney at First Appearance?

    <p>They can help the person get a lower bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having a criminal defense attorney at First Appearance can ______ the person money.

    <p>Save</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role can a criminal defense attorney play at a First Appearance?

    <p>A criminal defense attorney can often save the person money by seeking a lower bond or release on their own at a First Appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______ is an arrest in Florida.

    <p>Notice to Appear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Notice to Appear?

    <p>A traffic ticket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you don't appear in court on the Notice to Appear, a ______ will be issued.

    <p>Florida arrest warrant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you don't appear in court on the Notice to Appear, a ______ arrest warrant will be issued.

    <p>Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Notice to Appear in Florida?

    <p>It is a legal arrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is a Notice to Appear in Florida considered a legal arrest?

    <p>Yes, a Notice to Appear in Florida is considered a legal arrest all the same and looks like a traffic ticket. If the person does not appear in court on the Notice to Appear, a Florida arrest warrant will be issued.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you don't appear in court on the Notice to Appear, a Florida arrest warrant will be ______.

    <p>issued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if you don't appear in court on a Notice to Appear?

    <p>A Florida arrest warrant will be issued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • In Florida, an arrest warrant must be in writing and set forth the nature of the offense, the person's name, and the date it was issued.
    • A police officer can make an arrest without a warrant based on probable cause, based on the facts of the case as described in the arrest warrant affidavit.
    • If a person is arrested without a warrant, they must be brought before a judge within 24 hours for a First Appearance. Often, in conjunction with the First Appearance, the judge will determine the person's bond.
    • Having a criminal defense attorney at First Appearance can be crucial, as the attorney can often save the person money by seeking a lower bond or release on their own.
    • A Notice to Appear is an arrest in Florida.
    • It is a legal arrest all the same and looks like a traffic ticket.
    • If you don't appear in court on the Notice to Appear, a Florida arrest warrant will be issued.

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    This quiz is about Florida criminal law. In this quiz, you will learn about arrest warrants and how to get them. You will also learn about how to appear in court on an arrest warrant and what consequences could come if you don't show up.

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