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Definition: Florida law authorizes warrantless arrests when: a felony is committed in the officer's presence, the officer has probable cause to believe a felony was committed, or for specific misdemeanors including DUI, domestic violence, and trespass.
Category: Arrest Process · Statute: F.S. 901.15 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Arrest Without a Warrant in Florida
Florida law authorizes warrantless arrests when: a felony is committed in the officer's presence, the officer has probable cause to believe a felony was committed, or for specific misdemeanors including DUI, domestic violence, and trespass.
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