Practice question
What must a traffic officer do immediately when executing a warrantless arrest under the CPA to ensure the arrest is lawful?
- Take the suspect's fingerprints at the roadside.
- Inform the arrested person of the cause of the arrest and their constitutional rights, including the right to remain silent.
- Obtain a signed confession from the suspect.
- Call a magistrate to confirm the arrest.
Answer: B — Inform the arrested person of the cause of the arrest and their constitutional rights, including the right to remain silent.
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