AOS3: Sanctions

Question 1

Arrest powers

Answer 1

police can arrest w/o a warrant any person they find committing an offence if they believe it’s necessary to:
-ensure offender goes to court
-preserve public order
-prevent continuation/ repetition of an offence
-ensure safety/ welfare of public / offender
police can arrest without a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to believe person committed:
-inc offence in or outside victoria
police can use reasonable force when making an arrest
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Question 2

arrest rights

Answer 2

-cannot detain an individual unless they are under arrest
-must be inform of reason for arrest at time of offence
-must be released or brought before bail justice/ magistrate w/i reasonable time of taken into custody