Arrest Without Warrant

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P1 Describe the difference between arrest with and without a warrant Comparing an arrest with and without a warrant A difference is that an arrest with a warrant requires a judge which has to be presented with evidence for the warrant to be issued, however with an arrest without a warrant a constable has to use their own judgement to whether or not to arrest a person. Another difference between the two types of arrest is the time. When the police need a warrant, they already know who the suspect is and what they have done so this method takes a longer period of time. There is also no immediate risk to themselves or anyone else because the offence has already been committed. Compare this to arresting without a warrant, which requires the…show more content…
Arrests without a warrant An arrest without warrant is an arrest of an individual without the use of an arrest warrant in England and Wales, usually under Section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Section 24, provides that a constable may arrest, without a warrant, anyone who is about to commit or is currently committing an offence. The constable is also entitled to arrest anyone guilty of an offence or anyone who he reasonably believes to be guilty of an offence. However, the constable must have reasonable grounds that any of the following reasons make it necessary to arrest the person in question, an arrest without an warrant would justified if the person is: - • Causing physical injury to himself/herself or any other person, • Suffering physical injury, • Causing loss of or damage to
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