At common law, police had the right to make a warrantless arrest if they observed someone in the commission of a misdemeanor.

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This was known as the "breach of peace" rule and allowed police to make warrantless arrests for any misdemeanor that they observed being committed in their presence. However, some jurisdictions may have altered this rule with their own statutes or case law.

At Common Law, Police Had the Right to Make a Warrantless