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No. They are legally required to tell you what the arrest is for along with reading you your rights.
Added: They do not have to advise you of your rights at the time of your arrest ONLY prior to the start of any interrogation.
Added: They actually are not required to tell you why or for what you are being arrested until a time in which the officer feels that all suspects/defendants are detained and secured, all victims have been identified, all witnesses identified, and if it applies, the crime scene secured. So, it's possible it could take a while. In some cases, the defendant will be notified of an initial charge, but by the time you're being booked at the station, that charge may have changed and there may be multiple add-on charges depending on what kind of crimes were committed and what the initial investigation produced at the scene, after speaking to the defendant, victims, and witnesses. The only time you are read your rights is if the information the police want to get from you is needed to prosecute you. Spontaneous statements made (a statement made without prompting) by a defendant, are admissible as evidence regardless of whether Miranda was given. An example would be, as the officer is detaining you, you say: " I didn't mean to kill him." Even though no Miranda rights were given or waived, you uttered something incriminating without being prompted or asked. In the same scenario, if the officer were to ask you why you killed him, and you say "I didn't mean to kill him." That may not be admissible, and you can bet that the officer will Mirandize you as soon as possible.
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∙ 14y agoYes. All that the officer needs is the KNOWLEDGE that the warrant exists.
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∙ 12y agoYes. If the police officer has reasonable grounds to believe you were going to /you did:
(a)Commit a Crime
(b)Intend to commit a crime
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∙ 13y agoYes, that is possible. The officer may not know the reason for the court appearance.
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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.
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.
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.
Can a police officer coerce someone onto school property to arrest them without a warrant?
It does not seem reasonable or possible.
Whats the main differences between arrest with and without a warrant?
Without a warrant you must find reasonable grounds to arrest someone, whereas with a warrant your reason to arrest the suspect already exists. Without a warrant a Police Officer can arrest anyone without permission of a Magistrate as long as they follow the correct procedures so their arrest is lawful, which is unlike an arrest with a warrant where you must be granted the warrant to be able to arrest that person. Without a warrant, a Police Officer can mess the arrest up and make it an unlawful arrest but with a warrant it is very unlikely that they make it an unlawful arrest.
What is Canadian criminal code 494?
494(1) Arrest without warrant by any person (2)Arrest by owner, etc., of property (3)Delivery to a police officer
What if a police officer has Criminal Complaint for you however when they come to pick you up with the arrest warrant there is a wrong name on the warrant Can they still arrest you at that time?
If the officers can accurately identify the person wanted, or can verify a proper warrant then they will likely arrest you.
What two reasons why police may be able to search someone without a warrant?
A "stop and frisk search," where police search you for their protection or incidental to an arrest; or when contraband is in plain view of the officer.
When a police officer serves a warrant does he bring it with him?
In most cases an officer who is serving a Search Warrantwill have it in his possession. However in special cases such as a warrant obtained over the radio or telephone the search warrant may not be immediately available. Arrest Warrants are most often 'unplanned.' An officer stops a person or a vehicle and is told over the radio that an there is an arrest warrant for a person. Since a warrant is a command from a court to arrest a person, the officer will arrest with only the work of the poilce dispatcher.
What are the legal basis for arrest?
A police officer must have probable cause in order to arrest someone. They can arrest a person if they see a crime taking place or if an arrest warrant has been issued.
Can a Texas police officer arrest you when he pulls you over for having a shoplifting misdeameanor warrant out for your arrest in Florida?
No, a police officer in Texas cannot arrest you solely based on a shoplifting misdemeanor warrant from Florida. Generally, warrants are only valid within the jurisdiction they were issued. However, if the police officer in Texas discovers the warrant during the interaction, they may notify the Florida authorities, who can then take appropriate steps to apprehend you.
