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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE |
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TITLE 2. LAW ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; ARREST PROCESS |
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SUBTITLE 2. WARRANTLESS ARRESTS |
§ 2-205. Warrantless arrests -- For stalking
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A police officer without a warrant may arrest a person if:
(1) the police officer has probable cause to believe the person has engaged in stalking under § 3-802 of the Criminal Law Article;
(2) there is credible evidence other than the statements of the alleged stalking victim to support the probable cause under item (1) of this section; and
(3) the police officer has reason to believe that the alleged stalking victim or another person is in danger of imminent bodily harm or death.