A police officer may arrest a person for an offense, pursuant to section 140.10, at any hour of any day or night. While typically a warrant is required before police can search, there are instances in which the police do not need a warrant.New York State law enforcement officials may make arrests without warrants for criminal violations of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act. During an arrest, the individual has the right to be informed of their Miranda rights, have legal representation, and be informed of the charges against them. This protection was too important to be violated on the basis of a police officer's on-the-spot decision regarding probable cause. You should ask if you are under arrest or free to leave. 3. In New York, you are not required to carry. The NYPD is unlikely to get a warrant for you. The term gained significance in the recent Payton v. New York (1980) decision of the U.S. Supreme Court.