Can an arrest officer have probable cause to make a warrantless arrest?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Ellies, 57 F.3d 1078 (9th Cir. 1995):

Arresting officers have probable cause to make warrantless arrests if, at the moment of arrest, facts and circumstances within their knowledge are sufficient to warrant a prudent person's belief that the suspect has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime. Id. at 1392. The court may take into account the experience and expertise of the officers involved in the investigation and arrest. Id. In its determination, the court considers the totality of the circumstances. Ilinois v. Gates, 462 U.S. 213, 238 (1983).

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