Which of the following is NOT an exception to the misdemeanor arrest rule?

The correct answer is based on the understanding of the misdemeanor arrest rules and the exceptions that allow law enforcement officers to make an arrest without a warrant. In many jurisdictions, certain categories of offenses are considered to be serious enough to warrant immediate arrest, even if they are technically misdemeanors.

Domestic violence, protection order violations, and offenses involving the use of volatile chemicals (often referred to as huffing) are recognized exceptions due to their potentially hazardous or violent nature. These situations may pose immediate risks to individuals' safety or public order, which justifies warrantless arrest by officers.

Conversely, minor theft is generally treated differently. It is often classified as a less serious offense. While theft can certainly be a crime, in many instances, minor theft does not carry the same urgency or threat as the other examples provided. Therefore, law enforcement might not have the same latitude to arrest without a warrant in cases of minor theft, making it not an exception to the standard rules governing misdemeanor arrests.