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Right of Arrest Flashcards

1
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Accomplice

A

Depends on the underlying offense

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2
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Accessory After the Fact

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Felony

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3
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Attempt to Commit a Crime

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Depends on the offense:

Involves Felony 5+ SP = Felony
Involves Felony <5yr or any Misdemeanor = Complaint
Involves larceny = Warrantless arrest in presence regardless of value of property

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4
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Conspiracy

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If object is a felony = Arrest
If object is misdemeanor = Complaint

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5
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Solicitation of a Felony

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Solicited offense punishable >10yr SP = Felony
Solicited offense punishable <10yr SP = Complaint

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6
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Threats to Commit a Crime

A

Complaint ONLY
Never have a ROA unless clear & present danger

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7
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Extortion

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Felony

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8
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Assault

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Complaint
Unless breach of peace in presence

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9
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Assault DW

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Felony always

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10
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Assault & Battery

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Basic = Complaint unless breach of peace in presence
DV/Harassment A&B = Arrest on PC

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ABDW

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Felony

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12
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Mayhem

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Felony

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13
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A&B Public Employee

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Basic = Breach of peace in presence
While operating public transit = Arrest on PC
Felony if offender attempts to disarm or cause injury

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14
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Interfering with Police Officer

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Breach of peace in presence

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Escape from Police Lockup
Aiding Escape from Police Custody

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Breach of peace in presence
Otherwise Complaint

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16
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Kidnapping

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Felony

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17
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Parental Kidnapping

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  • Felony for “aggravated” offenses (exposed to danger or removed from MA)
  • Complaint if no immediate danger. Send complainant to Probate Court
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18
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Enticement

A

Felony

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19
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Cruelty to Animals

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Felony

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20
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Possess or Train Fighting Animals

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  • Warrantless entry : May enter any place where people are preparing for or engaged in an exhibition of fighting animals
  • Arrest ALL person present & seize animals
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21
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Rape & Incest

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Felony

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22
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Lewd & Lascivious Conduct

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Warrantless arrest in presence in public

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23
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Annoying & Accosting Sexually

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Warrantless arrest in presence in public

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24
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Open & Gross

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Felony

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25
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Indecent Exposure

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  • Warrantless arrest in presence in public
  • In private = Complaint
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26
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Secret Sexual Surveillance

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  • Making secret video = Warrantless arrest on PC
  • Disseminating = Felony
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27
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Sexual Conduct for a Fee
Deriving Support from Prostitute
(all prostitution offenses covered)

A

Felony

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28
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All Pornography Offenses covered

A

Felony

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29
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Domestic Violence

A
  • Mandatory arrest for violations of court orders upon PC
  • Arrest is preferred response, absent a court order, upon PC of : Felony / A&B Family / Misdemeanor involving abuse directed at family member
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30
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Criminal Harassment

A

Warrantless arrest upon PC (preferred response)

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31
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Stalking

32
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Annoying or Obscene Electronic Comminication

33
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Unlawful Secret Recording

A

Unlawful recording = Felony
Possession of device = Seize device & Summons

34
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Interference with Civil Rights

A

Bodily Injury = Felony
No injury = Breach of peace in presence (otherwise complaint)

35
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Assault, A&B, or Property Damage for the Purpose of Intimidation

A
  • Basic = Breach of peace in presence (otherwise complaint)
  • Results in injury or offender armed with gun = Felony
36
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Destruction of or Threats to Destroy a Place of Worship

A

Damage >$5,000 = Felony
$5k or under or involves a threat = Breach of peace in presence (otherwise complaint)

37
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Carrying a Dangerous Weapon

38
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Sale or Possession of Fireworks

A

Sale related = Warrantless arrest in presence
Possession/Exploding = Confiscate & Summons

39
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Possession of Controlled Substance

A

Warrantless arrest on PC

40
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Smelling Substance with Toxic Vapor

A

Warrantless arrest in presence

41
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Distribution Offenses

A

Class A/B/C = Felony
Class D&E = Warrantless arrest on PC

42
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Drug Trafficking

43
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Sale or Possession with Intent to Sell Drug Paraphernalia

A

Buyer under 18 = Felony
Otherwise - Warrantless arrest in presence

44
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Sale of Hypodermic Needles & Syringes

A

Warrantless arrest on PC

45
Q

Drug Free School & Park Zone

46
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Fraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substance
Stealing Controlled Substance from Authorized Dispenser

47
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94C Conspiracy

A

Warrantless arrest on PC

48
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  • Sell/Intend to sell any amount Class D
  • Illegal gift
  • Sell/Intend to sell paraphernalia to minor under 18
  • Homemade Concentrates (manufacturing at home)
  • Criminal Cultivation
A

Immediate Arrest

49
Q

Minor in Possession of Alcohol

A

Warrantless arrest in presence

50
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Disorderly Conduct

A

Warrantless arrest in presence in public

51
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Disturbing the Peace

A

Warrantless arrest in presence in public

52
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Disorder During Public Protest

A

Warrantless arrest for those who fail to leave when ordered

53
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LARCENY
- Stealing
- Larceny by False Pretense
- Embezzlement

A
  • Over $250 and/or Firearm or trade secret = Warrantless arrest on PC
  • $250 or less = Warrantless arrest in presence (or complaint)
54
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Attempted Larceny

A

Warrantless arrest in presence REGARDLESS of value of property. Otherwise complaint

55
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Robbery

A

Felony always

56
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Larceny from the Person
Larceny from a Building

57
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Larceny by Check

A

Attempt = Misdemeanor -> Complaint
Received goods >$250 = Warrantless arrest on PC
Received goods $250 and under = Complaint

58
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Concealing Leased or Rented Property

A

Complaint
or Warrantless arrest in presence

59
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Identity Fraud

A

Warrantless arrest on PC

60
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Shoplifting

A

Warrantless arrest on PC
(Statement from merchant or employee = PC)

61
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Aggravated Shoplifting

62
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Receiving Stolen Property

A

<$250 or 2nd Offense regardless of value = Felony
$250 and under = Confiscate property & Summons

63
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Forgery / Uttering

64
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All B&E Offenses
(Burglary / Home Invasion / etc)

65
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Trespass

A

Warrantless arrest in presence

66
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Destroy or Deface Property
(THE MIRRRRACLE STATUTE!)

67
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Arson / Attempted Arson

68
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Witness Interference & Obstruction of Justice

69
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Tampering or Destruction of Evidence

70
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Taking / Disseminating Images of Victims

A

Complaint unless Breach of the peace in presence

71
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False Report to Public Safety Dispatch

A

1st Offense = Complaint
2nd/Subsequent offenses = Felony

72
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False Report of Crime to Police

A

TO a police officer = Breach of peace in presence
Over phone = Complaint

73
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False Written Report by Public Officer

74
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Bribery

75
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Purjury

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