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Arrest For Assault In Wake
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Criminal Process. §15A-305. Order for arrest. (a) Definition. -- As used in this section, an order for arrest is an order issued by a justice, judge, clerk, or magistrate that a law-enforcement officer take a named person into custody.
G.S. 15A-401 – An officer may arrest without a warrant any person who the officer has probable cause to believe has committed a criminal offense, or has violated a pretrial release order entered under G.S. 15A-534 or G.S. 15A-534.1(a)(2), in the officer's presence.
What is legally required for an officer to arrest you? The officer has “probable cause.” Probable cause is the grey area between suspicion and complete certainty. The officer has personally observed the crime. The officer has an arrest warrant.
North Carolina General Statutes § 15A-404, entitled, "Detention of offenders by private persons," provides that a private person may detain another person when he has probable cause to believe that the person has committed certain specified offenses in his presence, including “a breach of the peace." N.C.G.S.
If you are not in immediate danger, or the alleged crime is not in progress, you should contact your local law enforcement agency's non-emergency number in order to request an investigation. In some cases, law enforcement might advise you to begin the charging process, yourself.
Statute of Limitations on Assault in NC In North Carolina, the statute of limitations for filing assault and battery charges is 2 years. It is essential to consult with a knowledgeable attorney who can guide you through the legal proceedings, help you understand your rights, and assist in building a strong defense.
Pressing charges refers to the act of pursuing legal action against someone who has committed a crime. It typically involves reporting the crime to law enforcement and providing evidence that supports the accusation. However, the final decision to proceed with charges is made by the prosecutor, not the victim.
While in some states the crime of an assault is defined as intentionally putting someone in reasonable fear of being physically harmed, but no actual physical contact or injury is required, in New York physical contact and injury are required to be charged with assault.