West Virginia Code 15-5-18 – Arrest by peace officer without warrant
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A peace officer, when in uniform or displaying a badge or other insignia of authority, may arrest without a warrant any person violating or attempting to violate in such officer's presence any order, rule or regulation made pursuant to this article. This authority shall be limited to arrest for violations of those orders, rules and regulations which affect the public generally.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 15-5-18
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Person: means any individual, corporation, voluntary organization or entity, partnership, firm, or other association, organization, or entity organized or existing under the laws of this or any other state or country. See West Virginia Code 15-5-2