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8 GCA § 20.10 Arrest Defined
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An arrest is made by an actual restraint of the person, or by submission to the custody of the person making the arrest. The person arrested may be subjected to such restraint as is reasonable for his arrest and detention. NOTE: Section 20.10 continues the substance of former § 8…
8 GCA § 20.100 Severability
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If any provision of this Article or its application to any person or circumstance is found to be invalid or contrary to law, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Article, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application,…
8 GCA § 20.15 Peace Officer Arresting Without Warrant; Circum-
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stances. (a) A peace officer may make an arrest in obedience to a warrant, or may, without a warrant, arrest a person: (1) Whenever the officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed an offense in the officer's presence; (2) When the person a…
8 GCA § 20.20 Citizens Arrest; When, Circumstances
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A private person may arrest another; (a) For an offense committed or attempted in his presence. (b) When the person arrested has committed a felony, although not in his presence. (c) When a felony has been in fact committed, and he has reasonable cause for believing the person ar…