Devenpeck v. Alford

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 2004-12-13

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*148 Justice Scalia delivered the opinion of the Court. This case presents the question whether an arrest is lawful under the Fourth Amendment when the criminal offense for which there is probable cause to arrest is not “closely related” to the offense stated by the arresting officer…

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