If a suspect commits a ________ in a public place, he or she cannot frustrate an arrest by retreating inside a private residence. The police have the right to pursue the suspect on foot into and inside a private dwelling and effect the arrest that they had the right to make in a public place.

A. Serious Criminal Offense
B. Misdemeanor
C. Felony
D. Violation


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A. sequestered trial B. bifurcated trial C. bench trial D. mitigated trial

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