Besides arrest in flagrante delito, what does Article 5, LXI require for a lawful arrest?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A written, reasoned order of a competent judicial authority
- Step 1: No one may be arrested except in flagrante delito or by written and reasoned judicial order. Step 2. The only exceptions are military transgressions and strictly military crimes. Answer: A written, reasoned order of a competent judicial authority. Why not the others: police, prosecutors and legislatures cannot order an ordinary arrest by themselves.
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