Massachusetts General Laws ch. 231 sec. 94A – Probable cause as defence in action for false arrest
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Section 94A. If a person authorized to make an arrest shall have probable cause to believe that a misdemeanor for which he may make an arrest is being committed in his presence, such probable cause shall be a defence in an action brought against him for false arrest or imprisonment.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 231 sec. 94A
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.