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have probable cause to believe that a crime is being committed.

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Q: For an arrest to be lawful police must have either a warrant or what?
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What are the elements of an arrest?

An arrest refers to the lawful deprivation of the freedom of an individual by a peace officer. A police officer may arrest a person if he reasonably believes a crime has been committed without a warrant.


What must police have to arrest people?

an arrest warrant.


Can the car title loan place get a felony warrant?

No. And them saying they will is an illegal debt collection practice. What they can do is file a complaint with the police, and if the police believe you committed a crime the police can either do a probable cause arrest or ask a judge to sign an arrest warrant. The company does not get arrest warrants.


If a Police officer in NY stops someone that has a Felony warrant can that officer arrest him on that warrant?

Yes, of course. An arrest warrant is a command from a judge to arrest a person. Usually a police officer has no choice and must arrest.


Can police search a home with a summary arrest warrant?

Technically they cant unless they have a search warrant not an arrest warrant.


Does a arrest have to occur before you can resist police?

Fleeing an open warrant "flight to avoid prosecution" is similar to arrest resistance but "resisting arrest" occurs as you use force to avoid being placed under custody.Added: You NEVER have a lawful/legal "right" to "resist" police in the performance of their duty. You must submit, and if it subsequently turns out they had no lawful right to arrest you then you can bring court action against them for damages.


If you have a warrant for arrest when you go get an ID card will the DPS notify the police?

If it is a felony warrant yes they will arrest you


Does a police officer have to have a warrant to arrest somebody?

No.


Can a police officer release you and later issue a warrant for your arrest?

No, a police officer cannot issue a warrant for your arrest only a judge or court magistrate can do that.


How many warrants can a teenager get before they get arrested?

It could be one. There are search warrants and arrest warrants. If you have a search warrant, the police are entitled to search your property. After executing the search warrant, if the police establish probable cause to believe that you committed a crime, they can arrest you. If you have an arrest warrant, it is only a matter of time before the police find you and execute the arrest warrant.


Do police need an arrest warrant to arrest someone for class b misdemeanor?

no


Is there a limitation on how long police will arrest on misdemeanor warrant in California?

No. An arrest warrant is valid until it is served or cancelled by the court.