Under warrantless arrest, which category includes offenses regardless of presence?

Under warrantless arrest, which category includes offenses regardless of presence?

• A. Any felony
• B. Any misdemeanor
• C. The following misdemeanors regardless of presence: shoplifting, assault and battery, destruction of property, possession of weapon on school property, brandishing firearms, violation of protection orders, DUI offenses
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

Under warrantless arrest, some offenses are designated so that an officer may arrest without a warrant even if the offender isn’t present. The list of misdemeanors included here covers those high‑risk or high‑impact offenses—shoplifting, assault and battery, destruction of property, possession of a weapon on school property, brandishing firearms, violation of protective orders, and DUI offenses. These are considered appropriate for immediate action to protect the public and victims, and to address ongoing or serious conduct without waiting for a warrant. This isn’t a rule that applies to all felonies or all misdemeanors—there are separate standards for when those can be arrested without a warrant. The category described is a specific subset of misdemeanors that carry the warrantless‑arrest exception regardless of presence.

Under warrantless arrest, some offenses are designated so that an officer may arrest without a warrant even if the offender isn’t present. The list of misdemeanors included here covers those high‑risk or high‑impact offenses—shoplifting, assault and battery, destruction of property, possession of a weapon on school property, brandishing firearms, violation of protective orders, and DUI offenses. These are considered appropriate for immediate action to protect the public and victims, and to address ongoing or serious conduct without waiting for a warrant.

This isn’t a rule that applies to all felonies or all misdemeanors—there are separate standards for when those can be arrested without a warrant. The category described is a specific subset of misdemeanors that carry the warrantless‑arrest exception regardless of presence.