In which of the following cases can a law enforcement officer make a warrantless arrest?

A. When the suspect refuses to submit to a frisk during a routine traffic stop
B. When the officer suspects that the suspect is going to commit a crime in the near future
C. When the arrest warrant has been denied by a judge
D. When the offense is committed in the presence of the officer


Answer: D

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