Del. Code 11, § 1905 : Crimes And Criminal Procedure — Arrest And Commitment; Fresh Pursuit — Arrest And Commitment — Validity of arrest on improper grounds Date: 2 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 Legislative Session, Act 399 If a lawful cause of arrest exists, the arrest is lawful even though the officer charges the wrong offense or gives a reason that does not justify the arrest. Del. C. § 1905 Code 1935, § 5343-G; 48 Del. Laws, c. 304; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 1907.;