A criminal offense has been committed in the state of Georgia. The officer assigned to investigate has reasonable grounds to believe that a particular adult suspect is responsible for the crime. Based on your knowledge of the steps in the adult criminal justice system in Georgia, how will the officer initially proceed with regard to the suspect?

A
The officer will take the suspect into custody as an officer only needs reasonable grounds to believe a suspect has committed an offense to detain the suspect.

B
The officer will request that a superior court judge review the case against the suspect and issue an arrest warrant so that the suspect can taken into custody.

C
The officer will present a case against the suspect before a grand jury to determine whether the suspect should be formally charged for the crime and detained.

D
The officer will seek to uncover evidence that the suspect has committed the crime because evidence is required before the suspect can be taken into custody.

A. The officer will take the suspect into custody as an officer only needs reasonable grounds to believe a suspect has committed an offense to detain the suspect.