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.
Structure Delaware Code
Title 11 - Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Chapter 19. ARREST AND COMMITMENT; FRESH PURSUIT
Subchapter I. Arrest and Commitment
§ 1902. Questioning and detaining suspects.
§ 1903. Searching questioned person for weapon.
§ 1904. Arrest without warrant.
§ 1905. Validity of arrest on improper grounds.
§ 1906. Possession and display of warrant.
§ 1907. Summons instead of arrest; form; penalty for nonappearance.
§ 1908. Release of person arrested without warrant.
§ 1909. Hearing without delay; permissible delay.
§ 1910. Identification of witness.
§ 1911. Police officers; statewide authority.
§ 1912. Federal law-enforcement officers; authority; immunity.
§ 1913. Release and publication of the name and photograph of a juvenile.