Legal Dictionary
Arrest
Definition
An act by an investigator in the form of temporarily restraining the freedom of a suspect or defendant if there is sufficient evidence for the purposes of investigation or prosecution and/or adjudication.
Categories
Criminal Procedure Law
Example Sentence
- Example: The arrest phase must be carried out according to procedure in order for the evidence to be valid.
Synonyms
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Reference Source
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General reference: Criminal Procedure Code and criminal justice practices
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