Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

What is needed for an undercover cop to make an arrest in a reverse escort sting?


Asked on 8/25/15, 11:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

For any arrest the police must have probable cause. That is reason to believe that a person has either committed a felony, or that a person is committing a misdemeanor in the presence of the police. A judge decides whether the police behaved like reasonable police officers.

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Answered on 8/25/15, 12:12 pm


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