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Definition
of Arrest
An arrest is
the act of depriving a person of his or her liberty usually in relation
to the investigation and prevention of crime.
What happens
when someone is arrested?
For serious
crimes, the police typically
handcuff the suspect (even if he/she is not being violent) and bring
him/her to a police station, jail, or prison where the suspect will be
incarcerated pending a judicial bail determination or an arraignment.
In other instances, the police may issue a notice to appear, specifying
where and when a suspect is to appear for their arraignment.
See also
Citizen's Arrest and
Arrest Warrant. |
