2006 New Hampshire Statutes - Section 594:13 Arrest on Improper Grounds.

If a lawful cause of arrest exists, the arrest will be lawful even though the officer charged the wrong offense or gave a reason that did not justify the arrest.

Source. 1941, 163:7. RL 423:26.

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