Ethan was arrested for public drunkenness and lewd and lascivious behavior after attending his close friend's bachelor party. This is his first encounter with the criminal justice system. He works as a project manager with a local construction company. Ethan has been involved with his girlfriend for 3 years. His attorney reached an agreement with the prosecutor to reduce his sentence to probation. Ethan was arrested for public drunkenness and lewd and lascivious behavior. In order for this arrest to occur, the officer had to have

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Ethan was arrested for public drunkenness and lewd and lascivious behavior after attending his close friend's bachelor party.  This is his first encounter with the criminal justice system.  He works as a project manager with a local construction company. Ethan has been involved with his girlfriend for 3 years.  His attorney reached an agreement with the prosecutor to reduce his sentence to probation. Ethan was arrested for public drunkenness and lewd and lascivious behavior.  In order for this arrest to occur, the officer had to have

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Probable cause is the standard required for an arrest, meaning the officer must have a reasonable basis to believe that a crime has been committed and that the person arrested is responsible.

Ethan Was Arrested for Public Drunkenness and Lewd and Lascivious