Final answer:
C) For both felonies and misdemeanors.
A peace officer can arrest without a warrant for both felonies and misdemeanors, with the condition that for misdemeanors, the officer must witness the offense being committed. Suspect consent is not required for an arrest, and all arrests must be supported by probable cause.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question regarding Art. 14.03 CCP (Code of Criminal Procedure) concerns the conditions under which a peace officer can make an arrest without a warrant.
According to the information provided, a peace officer may arrest without warrant not only for felonies but also in cases where the officer has witnessed a misdemeanor being committed. This covers a broad range of potential offenses, from serious crimes to less severe violations of the law. However, consent from the suspect is not a consideration in the lawful arrest powers of peace officers.
Police can arrest individuals suspected of a felony based on probable cause, even in the absence of a warrant. When it comes to misdemeanors, officers can arrest someone if the misdemeanor is committed in their presence.
The rights of suspects, including the right to be secure against unreasonable searches and arrests, are safeguarded by the Constitution, which requires probable cause to support the issuance of warrants and protects against abuse of police authority.