In United States v. Watson, the Supreme Court ruled that an arrest without a warrant in a ________ is valid as long as there is probable cause, even if there is time to obtain a warrant.

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In United States v. Watson (1976), the Supreme Court held that a warrantless arrest in a public place is valid as long as there is probable cause to make the arrest, even if there is time to obtain a warrant. This decision emphasized the legality of warrantless arrests in public spaces, provided that the arresting officers have probable cause to believe that the person has committed a crime.

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