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Accomplice

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Depends on the underlying offense

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Accessory After the Fact

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Felony

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Attempt to Commit a Crime

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Depends on the offense:

Involves Felony 5+ SP = Felony
Involves Felony <5yr or any Misdemeanor = Complaint
Involves larceny = Warrantless arrest in presence regardless of value of property

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Conspiracy

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If object is a felony = Arrest
If object is misdemeanor = Complaint

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Solicitation of a Felony

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Solicited offense punishable >10yr SP = Felony
Solicited offense punishable <10yr SP = Complaint

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Threats to Commit a Crime

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Complaint ONLY
Never have a ROA unless clear & present danger

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Extortion

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Felony

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Assault

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Complaint
Unless breach of peace in presence

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Assault DW

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Felony always

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Assault & Battery

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Basic = Complaint unless breach of peace in presence
DV/Harassment A&B = Arrest on PC

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ABDW

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Felony

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Mayhem

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Felony

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A&B Public Employee

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Basic = Breach of peace in presence
While operating public transit = Arrest on PC
Felony if offender attempts to disarm or cause injury

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Interfering with Police Officer

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Breach of peace in presence

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Escape from Police Lockup
Aiding Escape from Police Custody

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Breach of peace in presence
Otherwise Complaint

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Kidnapping

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Felony

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Parental Kidnapping

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  • Felony for “aggravated” offenses (exposed to danger or removed from MA)
  • Complaint if no immediate danger. Send complainant to Probate Court
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Enticement

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Felony

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Cruelty to Animals

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Felony

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Possess or Train Fighting Animals

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  • Warrantless entry : May enter any place where people are preparing for or engaged in an exhibition of fighting animals
  • Arrest ALL person present & seize animals
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Rape & Incest

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Felony

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Lewd & Lascivious Conduct

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Warrantless arrest in presence in public

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Annoying & Accosting Sexually

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Warrantless arrest in presence in public

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Open & Gross

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Felony

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Indecent Exposure
- Warrantless arrest in presence in public - In private = Complaint
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Secret Sexual Surveillance
- Making secret video = Warrantless arrest on PC - Disseminating = Felony
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Sexual Conduct for a Fee Deriving Support from Prostitute (all prostitution offenses covered)
Felony
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All Pornography Offenses covered
Felony
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Domestic Violence
- Mandatory arrest for violations of court orders upon PC - Arrest is preferred response, absent a court order, upon PC of : Felony / A&B Family / Misdemeanor involving abuse directed at family member
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Criminal Harassment
Warrantless arrest upon PC (preferred response)
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Stalking
Felony
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Annoying or Obscene Electronic Comminication
Complaint
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Unlawful Secret Recording
Unlawful recording = Felony Possession of device = Seize device & Summons
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Interference with Civil Rights
Bodily Injury = Felony No injury = Breach of peace in presence (otherwise complaint)
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Assault, A&B, or Property Damage for the Purpose of Intimidation
- Basic = Breach of peace in presence (otherwise complaint) - Results in injury or offender armed with gun = Felony
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Destruction of or Threats to Destroy a Place of Worship
Damage >$5,000 = Felony $5k or under or involves a threat = Breach of peace in presence (otherwise complaint)
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Carrying a Dangerous Weapon
Felony
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Sale or Possession of Fireworks
Sale related = Warrantless arrest in presence Possession/Exploding = Confiscate & Summons
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Possession of Controlled Substance
Warrantless arrest on PC
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Smelling Substance with Toxic Vapor
Warrantless arrest in presence
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Distribution Offenses
Class A/B/C = Felony Class D&E = Warrantless arrest on PC
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Drug Trafficking
Felony
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Sale or Possession with Intent to Sell Drug Paraphernalia
Buyer under 18 = Felony Otherwise - Warrantless arrest in presence
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Sale of Hypodermic Needles & Syringes
Warrantless arrest on PC
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Drug Free School & Park Zone
Felony
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Fraudulently Obtaining Controlled Substance Stealing Controlled Substance from Authorized Dispenser
Felony
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94C Conspiracy
Warrantless arrest on PC
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- Sell/Intend to sell any amount Class D - Illegal gift - Sell/Intend to sell paraphernalia to minor under 18 - Homemade Concentrates (manufacturing at home) - Criminal Cultivation
Immediate Arrest
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Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Warrantless arrest in presence
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Disorderly Conduct
Warrantless arrest in presence in public
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Disturbing the Peace
Warrantless arrest in presence in public
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Disorder During Public Protest
Warrantless arrest for those who fail to leave when ordered
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LARCENY - Stealing - Larceny by False Pretense - Embezzlement
- Over $250 and/or Firearm or trade secret = Warrantless arrest on PC - $250 or less = Warrantless arrest in presence (or complaint)
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Attempted Larceny
Warrantless arrest in presence REGARDLESS of value of property. Otherwise complaint
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Robbery
Felony always
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Larceny from the Person Larceny from a Building
Felony
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Larceny by Check
Attempt = Misdemeanor -> Complaint Received goods >$250 = Warrantless arrest on PC Received goods $250 and under = Complaint
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Concealing Leased or Rented Property
Complaint or Warrantless arrest in presence
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Identity Fraud
Warrantless arrest on PC
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Shoplifting
Warrantless arrest on PC (Statement from merchant or employee = PC)
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Aggravated Shoplifting
Felony
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Receiving Stolen Property
<$250 or 2nd Offense regardless of value = Felony $250 and under = Confiscate property & Summons
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Forgery / Uttering
Felony
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All B&E Offenses (Burglary / Home Invasion / etc)
Felony
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Trespass
Warrantless arrest in presence
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Destroy or Deface Property (THE MIRRRRACLE STATUTE!)
Felony
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Arson / Attempted Arson
Felony
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Witness Interference & Obstruction of Justice
Felony
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Tampering or Destruction of Evidence
Felony
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Taking / Disseminating Images of Victims
Complaint unless Breach of the peace in presence
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False Report to Public Safety Dispatch
1st Offense = Complaint 2nd/Subsequent offenses = Felony
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False Report of Crime to Police
TO a police officer = Breach of peace in presence Over phone = Complaint
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False Written Report by Public Officer
Complaint
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Bribery
Felony
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Purjury
Felony

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