IN06: Arrest & Rights Caution (must Know) Flashcards
Crimes act 1961 sec 315(2)
May arrest and take into custody with most warrant:
A) finds breach of peace. (Yelling 3am)
B) key for us good cause to suspect. (Fitting description given, clothes)
Section 39(1)summary offence act 1981
Good cause to suspect of having committed an offence
Section 39(2) SOA 1981
Within his view, fails to give his name and address, reasonably believes to be false
WEEP reasons to arrest
Witness/victim protection if needed
Ensure appearance in court or resolution
Ensure safety of evidential material
Prevent further offending if left at the scene
Crimes act 1961 section 316(1) duties of making an example
Informed them of what they are arrest for. At time of arrest. Unless this is impractical or in the circumstance obvious.
What is Section 21 of the NZ BORA 1981
No reasonable search and seizure.
Section 22
No random arrest or detention. Arbitrary
Section 23
Person detained must be fairly informed of their rights.
Section 24
When person charged they must be advised of nature of charge and give access to a lawyer