Arrest occurs when law enforcement detains an individual suspected of committing a crime. It involves taking someone into custody so they can be brought before a court for legal proceedings.
Related terms
Probable Cause: Probable cause refers to reasonable grounds for believing that someone has committed or will commit a crime. It is required for an arrest warrant or search warrant to be issued.
Miranda Rights: Miranda rights are warnings read by law enforcement officers during arrests, informing individuals of their right to remain silent and have an attorney present during questioning.
Booking: Booking is the administrative process following an arrest where personal information about the suspect (such as fingerprints) is recorded in official records.