Which statement correctly describes Nebraska's warrantless arrest allowances?

• A. Public places with PC to believe felony or crime occurred.
• B. Private residences are allowed without consent.
• C. Anywhere with the suspect's consent.
• D. Never allowed.

Answer: (A)

Warrantless arrests depend on where you are and whether there’s probable cause. In Nebraska, a peace officer may make an arrest without a warrant in a public place if there is probable cause to believe the person has committed a felony or some other crime. Probable cause means there are facts or circumstances that would lead a reasonable person to believe the suspect has committed the offense. Private residences, by contrast, generally require a warrant unless there are exigent circumstances or valid consent, so arrests inside a home without a warrant aren’t standard. This is why the statement about making a warrantless arrest in public places with probable cause to believe a felony or crime occurred is the correct description.