Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article

Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 2-205: A police officer without a warrant may arrest a person if: (1) the police officer has probable cause to believe the pers

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This statute establishes procedures for police officers to make warrantless arrests when probable cause exists that someone committed stalking and there is credible evidence of imminent danger to a person.

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