§ 1904. Arrest without warrant.
§ 1904. Arrest without warrant. (a) An arrest by a peace officer without a warrant for a misdemeanor is lawful whenever the officer has reasonable ground to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a misdemeanor: (1) In the officer’s presence; (2) Out of the officer’s presence and without the State, and if […]
§ 1905. Validity of arrest on improper grounds.
§ 1905. Validity of arrest on improper grounds. If a lawful cause of arrest exists, the arrest is lawful even though the officer charges the wrong offense or gives a reason that does not justify the arrest. Code 1935, §§ 5343-G; 48 Del. Laws, c. 304; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 1907;