Under California Penal Code Section 837, a private person may arrest another for a public offense committed or attempted in their presence. Which of the following BEST describes this legal authority?

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AFull police power that allows search and seizure at any time
BAuthority to detain anyone suspected of a crime based on a tip
CCitizen's arrest power limited to offenses witnessed directly by the arresting person
DUnlimited power to arrest anyone on private property

✓ Correct answer: C. Citizen's arrest power limited to offenses witnessed directly by the arresting person PC 837 grants citizens (including security officers) arrest power only for public offenses committed or attempted in their presence.

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