It is a stressful situation when an officer places you under arrest. However, it is also a situation where you must be aware of your rights. That begins with knowing when an officer can arrest you under Georgia law. According to the Georgia Bar Association, officers may arrest someone with a warrant or without a warrant.
With a warrant, the officer has specific directions pertaining to the details of the arrest. The warrant comes from a judge and gives the officer the specific right to arrest you. A judge only issues such a document after he or she sees evidence that provides reasonable proof you have committed a crime. This could be the act of breaking a law, missing a court date or violating a court order. If an officer has a warrant, he or she may arrest you upon coming in contact with you.
