Mullis v. State

Jenkins, Presiding Justice.

1. Hnder the Code, § 27-207, “an arrest for a crime may be made by an officer, either under a warrant, or without a warrant if the offense is committed in his presence, or the offender is endeavoring to escape, or for other cause there is likely to be a failure of justice for want of an officer to issue a warrant;” and under § 27-211, even “a private person may arrest an offender, if the offense is committed in his presence' or within his immediate knowledge.” A police officer of a city, in making an arrest for an offense against the State law, or for a violation of…