Arrest and Search Warrants

Question 1

When can an arrest warrant be issued?

Answer 1

1. on probable cause to believe the accused committed an offense; or
2. If the accused failed to appear in response to a summons.

Question 2

What information is required to be included in an arrest warrant?

Answer 2

1. the name or description of the accused;
2. description of the crime; and
3. signature of the issuing judicial officer.

Question 3

When is a warrantless arrest authorized?

Answer 3

1. if the crime was committed in an officers presence
2. officer has reas. grounds or probable cause to suspect felony was committed not in his presence.

Question 4

When is a warrantless arrest specifically authorized, with probable cause?

Answer 4

1. officer at the scene of a car accident
2. officer on a highway has reas. grounds to belive motor vechile theft.
3. withing 3 hours of an alleged DUI
4. pursuant to electronic message describing wanted party from anoter JDC.
5. Upon reas. complaint of a witness for, inter alia, shoplifting, carrying a weapon on school prop, and assualt and batery.
6. when a person escapes or flees an arresting officer.