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Delaware Statutes

§ 1905 — Validity of arrest on improper grounds

Delaware § 1905
JurisdictionDelaware
Title11
PartCriminal Procedure Generally
Ch. 19ARREST AND COMMITMENT; FRESH PURSUIT
Subch.Arrest and Commitment

This text of Delaware § 1905 (Validity of arrest on improper grounds) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering Delaware primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.

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Del. Code tit. 11, § 1905 (2026).

Text

If a lawful cause of arrest exists, the arrest is lawful even though the officer charges the wrong offense or gives a reason that does not justify the arrest.

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Legislative History

Code 1935, §§ 5343-G; 48 Del. Laws, c. 304 ; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 1907

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