Which option correctly describes the scope of 27.14 warnings?

• A. Warnings must be given to the arrestee and documented on the OCA report.
• B. Warnings are only required for felony arrests.
• C. Warnings need not be provided if the arrestee has counsel.
• D. Warnings are a guideline, not a requirement.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is understanding the specific scope of section 27.14 warnings: they apply only when the arrestee is facing a felony arrest. In other words, these warnings are mandatory in felony cases but do not come into play for misdemeanors or other situations. That’s why the correct choice is that warnings are only required for felony arrests.

The other statements misstate the reach of 27.14 warnings. They’re not universally required for every arrestee with documentation on an OCA report, they aren’t nullified simply because the arrestee has counsel, and they aren’t merely a guideline. The statute sets a definite requirement for felony arrests, not a general guideline or an across-the-board mandate.