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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.
What else can I help you with?
In Mississippi do a police officer have to witness simple assault before a person can be arrested?
No. A police officer doesn't have to witness the assult to make the arrest. If the assault was of a Domestic Nature and the officers believe an assault occur he is required to make an arrest. The law 99-3-7 (3) uses the phrase "Shall" which gives the officer very little choice.
Can you arrest someone from their work without an indictment?
Arrests don't normally have to occur from an indictment. They can occur on the basis of an arrest warrant or on the basis of information charging the person with a crime. A person can be arrested anywhere: work, church, court, home, and anywhere else the police can find you.
Can a resisting arrest occur AFTER the arrest has been made?
Yes, if you try to get away after the arrest has been made, you can get charged with resisting arrest.
Can police arrest for a non serious traffic violation?
What is your definition of "non-serious?" The answer to the question is yes. A traffic violation is a misdemeanor offense for which the officer, in their judgement, can make a summary arrest - IF it occurred in his presence..... and most moving traffic violations DO occur in the officers presence.
Does dilatation of pupil occur in cardiac arrest?
yes your pupils get dialted during cardiac arrest.
What class felony would burglary of a dwelling be in Florida?
it should be a felony. the police cannot arrest on a misdemeanor that does not occur in their presence (except for a few exceptions). it should be at least a class d felony.
In the case of Illinois v Allen the US Supreme Court held that the right to the assistance of counsel may even occur before an arrest is made?
yes
Is it true that for an arrest to occur the officer must touch the arrestee?
No
What must exist for a legal arrest to occur?
Probable cause or a warrant.
Why can a free fall occur when there is only no air?
free fall occur if there is no air because there is nothing to resist the fall of the object
When can a police officer search or arrest you without a warrant?
Whenever they observe an offense being committed in their presence, or when they have probable cause to believe that the individual they are arresting committed a felony, or certain specified misdemeanor, offenses. In the case of misdemeanors, usually the misdemeanor MUST occur in the officers presence, EXCEPT for certain enumerated 'probable cause' misdemeanor offenses. For the other misdemeanors, a citizen must either file a complaint, or the officer must issue a summons for a prosecutorial hearing, or obtain a warrant for the subject's arrest
Are FBI agents allowed to arrest?
Hell yeah. They can arrest the president if the circumstances are legitimate.
