Arrest Authority

Question 1

Section 494 of the Criminal Code (CC) provides authorities for arrest without warrant by _______ .

Answer 1

any person

Question 2

495(1)
a) has committed an ___ offence, or a person the officer believes on reasonable grounds has committed or is about to commit an _____offence
b) the officer finds committing a _____ offence
c) on reasonable grounds, the officer believes is wanted on a warrant of _____ or ________ ,
which is in force within the territorial jurisdiction where the person is _____, or

Answer 2

indictable , indictable
criminal
arrest or committal
found

Question 3

524(2) and 525(6)

d) has contravened or is about to contravene the terms of a ________
e) has committed an _____ offence while on release for a ________

Answer 3

criminal release
indictable
criminal offence

Question 4

31(1)

f) is found committing or it is believed on reasonable grounds is about to commit a ___________

Answer 4

breach of the peace

Question 5

Continuation of Arrest
A police officer shall not arrest a person without warrant for summary conviction, dual procedure or 553 ______ offences where there are reasonable grounds to believe the public interest has been satisfied having regard to all the circumstances including the need to
 establish the identity of the person
 secure or preserve evidence
 prevent the continuation or repetition of an offence
 ensure that the accused will appear in court
 ensure the safety and security of any victim or of witness to the offence.

Answer 5

indictable