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In California an arrest for a misdemeanor can be made without a warrant IF the offense was committed in the presence of the officer/citizen making the arrest ( see penal code section 836 & 837. Arrests can also be made for a felony without a warrant IF a felony has in fact been committed and you have probable cause/reason to believe the person committed the felony.

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