PRPA Laws Of Arrest – Questions & Solutions (100%)
Consensual contact Right Ans - Nothing required
Investigative Detention / Terry v. Ohio Right Ans - Reasonable suspicion.
May detain until investigation is complete
Pat down (Frisk) / Terry Frisk Right Ans - Reasonable suspicion + armed
and dangerous
Handcuffs Right Ans - Reasonable suspicion, flight risk, dangerous person,
or officer safety
Arrest Right Ans - Probable cause
probable cause Right Ans - knowledge based on facts and circumstances
which would cause reasonable and prudent police officers to believe that a
crime has been, or is being, committed and that the person to be arrested has
committed, or is committing, a crime.
Reasonable suspicion Right Ans - Specific and articulable facts and
circumstances that would lead a reasonable police officer to suspect a crime
has been, is, or is about to be committed by the person to be stopped or
detained.
Miranda Rights Right Ans - Statements that must be made by the police
informing a suspect of his or her constitutional rights protected by the Fifth
Amendment, including the right to an attorney provided by the court if the
suspect cannot afford one.
When must "Miranda" warnings be given? Right Ans - Miranda warnings
are only required during custodial interrogations. Suspect must be in custody
What is an Arrest? Right Ans - 1. In general, an arrest involves:
a. Violation of the law.
b. Someone being taken into custody for the violation.
, c. With the intent that the person be taken before a court.
d. To answer a formal charge.
When is it appropriate to inform person they are under arrest? Right Ans -
Should tell person they are arrested when it happens unless it imperils arrest
Shoplifting for 3rd time Right Ans - class 4 felony
Title 13 Right Ans - Criminal Code
Title 28 Right Ans - Traffic Law
Title 4 Right Ans - Alcohol
warrant Right Ans - A court order authorizing police officers to take certain
actions, for example, to arrest suspects or to search premises.
When must search warrants be confirmed? Right Ans - Must be confirmed
prior to serving.
When confirming search warrant, what's needed? Right Ans - 1. Suspect
name/identity (ID number, social security)
2. Offense committed is specified
3. Words ordering the arrest are present
4. Signature of a magistrate is present
5. Any bond/extradition information included
If unsure of name, do not book, consult a supervisor
When can arrest warrants be served? Right Ans - An arrest can be served
any time of the day, night and any day of the week (ARS 13-3882)
When must arrest warrant be shown? Right Ans - As soon as practical
Who has authority to make an arrest? Right Ans - Police officer
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