Arrest Procedures Quiz

What must officers do if they enter a private property to arrest someone?

• Enter silently

• Announce themselves

• Wait for the suspect to come out

• Call for backup

What is considered a suspicious circumstance for a warrantless arrest?

• A person running in a park

• A person in a suspicious location or behavior implying a crime

• A person shopping late at night

• A person talking loudly

What must a complaint state for a warrant to be issued?

• The suspect's alibi

• The offense committed and describe the suspect

• The suspect's family history

• The suspect's financial status

What must officers do if refused entry to a private property?

• Leave immediately

• Forcibly enter if exigent circumstances exist

• Wait for a warrant

• Call the suspect

What is the purpose of booking after an arrest?

• To release the suspect

• To process the suspect (fingerprinting, photographing, etc.)

• To interrogate the suspect

• To provide legal advice

What must an officer do when informing a suspect of their arrest?

• Use force immediately

• Inform the suspect of the reason for arrest

• Ignore the suspect's actions

• Take the suspect directly to court

What happens to a person after they are arrested by warrant?

• They are released immediately

• They are taken to a detention facility for booking

• They are fined

• They are sent to trial immediately

What rights are included in the Miranda Rights?

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to remain silent

• The right to a public defender

• The right to a jury

What must a magistrate do within 48 hours of an arrest?

• Release the individual

• Inform the individual of the charges

• Sentence the individual

• Ignore the case

What determines the setting of bail by a magistrate?

• The individual's wealth

• The charges and flight risk

• The individual's age

• The individual's education