Which of the following felonies would authorize a private person to make an arrest even if the offense was NOT committed in their presence?
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AA felony that has in fact been committed and the arresting person has reasonable cause to believe the suspect committed it
BAny misdemeanor that the officer strongly suspects occurred
CA traffic infraction that resulted in property damage
DA civil dispute between neighbors over a fence
✓ Correct answer: A. A felony that has in fact been committed and the arresting person has reasonable cause to believe the suspect committed itPC 837(3) allows a citizen to arrest for a felony not committed in their presence if: (1) a felony has actually been committed and (2) there is reasonable cause to believe that person committed it.
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