Being Arrested
Fla. Stat. 901.15 — without a warrant, on the officer's own view or a reasonable belief of a felony
A Florida law enforcement officer may arrest without a warrant when, among other cases:
- The person committed a felony or misdemeanor, or violated a county or city ordinance, in the officer's presence. For a misdemeanor or ordinance violation the arrest is made immediately or in fresh pursuit.
- A felony was committed and the officer reasonably believes the person committed it, or reasonably believes a felony has been or is being committed by the person.
- Another officer holds a warrant for the arrest.
- A traffic law violation was committed in the officer's presence.
- There is probable cause of domestic violence or dating violence. The arrest does not need the victim's consent.
- There is probable cause the person violated certain protective injunctions.
Sources for this section (1)
- Fla. Stat. 901.15 — When arrest by officer without warrant is lawful
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Florida attorney.