Question #13:

As a patrol supervisor you respond to a street incident where one of your subordinates has requested your appearance. When you debrief your subordinate, the following facts emerge: --Tondelayo complains that she was assaulted and robbed. --Tondelayo identifies Roger as the perpetrator. --Roger, who is present at the scene, denies the allegation --Tondelayo is bruised and bleeding, is excited, and had been drinking. --Tondelayo maintains that Roger committed the crime. You advise your subordinate to arrest and search Roger. Which of the following is a valid statement re: this arrest?

Please select an answer

A:It was not legal since Tondelayo had been drinking and Roger denied the allegation. B:It was legal because Tondelayo unequivocally identified Roger. C:It was not legal since Roger made no effort to leave the area and thus there was no probable cause. D:It was legal since the statement made by Tondelayo provided at least reasonable suspicion that Roger committed the crime. Show Answer

B: Don't be misled by the statement that Tondelayo "had been drinking."

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