Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 9-109: A law enforcement officer or other person empowered to make the arrest under § 9-108 of this title has the same authorit
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Law enforcement officers and authorized persons making arrests may command assistance from others, with penalties for refusal, matching penalties for refusing assistance in other criminal processes.
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