MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

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You witness a juvenile commit a retail fraud. Can you arrest them without a court order?

Yes, you can arrest without a court order
No, you need a court order
Only with parental consent
Only if the crime is above a certain value

The correct answer is: Yes, you can arrest without a court order

In the context of retail fraud committed by a juvenile, a peace officer has the authority to arrest the juvenile without needing a court order. This is in line with the legal provisions that allow law enforcement to intervene immediately when they witness a crime, which includes an offense committed by a juvenile. Juvenile offenders do not have the same legal protections that might prevent an arrest in other circumstances, particularly when the offense is observed firsthand by law enforcement. The immediate action of arrest allows for the enforcement of laws and offers a means to address shoplifting effectively. This authority remains intact regardless of the specific circumstances of the offense, such as the value of the stolen items, parental consent, or prior legal processes. This understanding underscores the balance between the need for law enforcement to act promptly in response to crime and the legal frameworks that are designed to address juvenile offenses appropriately.