Practice question
During a lawful arrest, an officer orally asks a nearby adult for help moving a harmless barrier. The adult can safely assist without detriment. He refuses solely because the request was oral and he is not a police officer. Which is correct?
- Neither reason defeats the Section10 duty under the stated conditions
- Oral requests never create the duty
- Only commissioned police officers may assist
- Every adult may always refuse assistance without qualification
- The officer needs a new arrest warrant for the helper
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule113 Sections8,10,12–13: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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