Practice question
A private person witnesses an offense and makes an immediate arrest on that ground. The suspect argues that all warrantless arrests are void unless made by police. Explain the opening language and relevant condition of Rule 113, Section 5.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule 113, Section 5: https://lawphil.net/courts/supreme/rc/rc_110-127_2000.html Section 5(a).
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