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During an investigation, what authority does a DBPR investigator have to immediately issue?

1) Summons
2) Arrest warrant
3) Search warrant
4) Civil penalty citation

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Final answer:

A DBPR investigator can issue a civil penalty citation but cannot immediately issue summons, arrest warrants, or search warrants without judicial approval.

Step-by-step explanation:

During an investigation, a DBPR investigator does not have the authority to immediately issue summons, arrest warrants, or search warrants. These actions typically require a judge's approval and are based on the need for probable cause. While an investigator can gather evidence and report findings that may contribute to obtaining a warrant or summons, they generally do not have the power to issue these legal documents themselves. However, a DBPR investigator may have the authority to issue a civil penalty citation, which is a notice of violation that carries a fine but does not carry the same legal implications as a summons or a warrant. It is important to note that an arrest can be made without a warrant for a felony if probable cause exists or for misdemeanors witnessed by an officer. Search and seizure without a warrant can also occur under certain circumstances, such as with consent, imminent danger of evidence destruction, or if the items are in plain view.

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