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11 Del. C. § 1901. Definitions.
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§ 1901. Definitions. As used in this subchapter: (1) “Arrest” is the taking of a person into custody in order that the person may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime. (2) “Peace officer” is any public officer authorized by law to make arrests in a criminal case…
11 Del. C. § 1902. Questioning and detaining suspects.
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§ 1902. Questioning and detaining suspects. (a) A peace officer may stop any person abroad, or in a public place, who the officer has reasonable ground to suspect is committing, has committed or is about to commit a crime, and may demand the person’s name, address, business abroa…
11 Del. C. § 1903. Searching questioned person for weapon.
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§ 1903. Searching questioned person for weapon. A peace officer may search for a dangerous weapon any person whom the officer has stopped or detained to question as provided in § 1902 of this title, whenever the officer has reasonable ground to believe that the officer is in dang…
11 Del. C. § 1904. Arrest without warrant.
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§ 1904. Arrest without warrant. (a) An arrest by a peace officer without a warrant for a misdemeanor is lawful whenever the officer has reasonable ground to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a misdemeanor: (1) In the officer’s presence; (2) Out of the officer’s…