What are the two types of arrests?

• A. Summary arrest and arrest warrant
• B. Arrest without a warrant and administrative arrest
• C. Felony arrest and misdemeanor arrest
• D. Probationary arrest and ceremonial arrest

Answer: (A)

Arrests are categorized by how they’re authorized: either without a warrant or with a warrant. A summary arrest is an arrest made immediately by an officer without a warrant, typically for offenses observed or admitted to in the moment. An arrest warrant is a written order from a judge authorizing the arrest of a specific person, usually after the prosecution shows probable cause. These two together capture the two primary ways arrests are authorized in practice: immediate, without a warrant, and authorized by a court through a warrant. That’s why this option is the best answer. The other choices mix concepts that don’t describe how arrests are authorized (for example, classifications like felony vs misdemeanor describe crime severity, and terms like administrative or ceremonial arrest aren’t standard arrest categories).