Police officers are required to obtain warrants when making felony arrests when:

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In general, police officers are required to obtain warrants when making felony arrests unless there are exigent circumstances (such as risk of harm to others or the suspect escaping) that make it impractical to obtain a warrant. They must have probable cause to make the arrest and can provide an affidavit to support their request for a warrant if they have time to do so. The Miranda warning is required before any custodial interrogation takes place, but it is not necessary before making an arrest.

Police Officers Are Required to Obtain Warrants When Making Felony