Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
What proof is required to be arrested for carrying a concealed weapon? If I was frisked and my vehicle was searched and no weapon was found, can I still be arrested on a false accusation?
Asked on 6/02/10, 6:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch
William L. Welch, III Attorney
Probable cause is the standard for arrest. It means any combination of facts and circumstances that would make an ordinary person believe that a crime had been or was being committed by the person arrested. A police officer's word is usually enough for a misdemeanor or a felony, and a citizen's word can be enough for a felony. Some people lie, and police officers come from the community. While we hope that they would not lie, some do.
Anyone may be accused of a crime. Whether a person is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt is another matter.
Answered on 6/03/10, 6:52 am
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