You are on patrol and you are called to potential domestic violence situation. Upon arrival at the residence, you hear loud screaming and cries for help. You automatically entered the house to find 2 females in a physical altercation. Not only are they

fighting but you notice a bag of marijuana lying on the counter. Discuss what you will do and how you have a right to make the choices you have selected.

What will be an ideal response?


You break the two apart, seek medical treatment if necessary, arrest the perpetrator(s), conduct a search of the person(s) and obtain the marijuana which is in plain view. After you take the person(s) to jail, you obtain a warrant. You are able to take the person(s) into custody based on a physical observed fight as well as the marijuana which is clearly evident for all to see.

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