§ 26-3. Arrests without warrant—Offense within view.  


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  • (a)

    A police officer or any other person, may, without a warrant, arrest an offender when the offense is committed in his presence or within his view, if the offense is one classed as a felony or as an offense against the public peace.

    (b)

    A police officer may arrest an offender without a warrant for any offense committed in his presence or within his view.

(Ord. of 7-16-63, § 1)

State law reference

Similar provisions, V.A.C.C.P. art. 14.01.