According to Title 17-A, Section 15, when do law enforcement officers have the authority to make warrantless arrests?

Law enforcement officers in Maine have the authority to make warrantless arrests in certain situations of domestic violence, as specified under Title 17-A, Section 15. This provision is designed to enable law enforcement to act promptly in volatile domestic situations where immediate intervention is necessary to protect individuals from harm or further violence.

The law recognizes that domestic violence situations can change rapidly and that the presence of a law enforcement officer may be essential to prevent further injury to victims or to manage a potentially dangerous situation effectively. Thus, this authority to make warrantless arrests is crucial for ensuring the safety of individuals involved and the overall efficacy of law enforcement's response to such incidents.

In contrast, the other options mentioned do not capture the specific conditions under which warrantless arrests are sanctioned by law, such as the general principles of law enforcement authority during high-profile crimes, traffic violations, or routine stops which have distinct legal frameworks and requirements that do not automatically grant warrantless arrest authority.