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A quick definition of arrest:

An arrest is when the police take someone away because they think that person did something wrong. Sometimes they need a special paper called a warrant to do this, but other times they can do it right away if they have a good reason. The person who is arrested has the right to see a judge soon after to explain what happened. When someone is arrested, the police have to tell them their rights, like the right to remain silent.

A more thorough explanation:

An arrest is when a person is taken into custody by the police or other law enforcement officials. This means that the person is not free to leave and their movements are restricted. An arrest is usually made with an arrest warrant, which is a legal document that gives the police permission to arrest someone. However, in some cases, an arrest can be made without a warrant if there is probable cause and exigent circumstances.

Probable cause means that the police officer has a reasonable belief that the person has committed a crime or is about to commit a crime. Exigent circumstances means that there is an emergency situation that requires immediate action, such as preventing the suspect from escaping or preserving evidence.

For example, if a police officer sees someone breaking into a house, they have probable cause to arrest that person without a warrant. The officer may also arrest the person to prevent them from escaping or destroying evidence.

However, if the police officer does not have probable cause or exigent circumstances, a warrantless arrest may be invalidated. This means that the arrest would not be legal and the person would be released.

When a person is arrested, they have certain rights, such as the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. These rights are explained in the Miranda Warning, which the police must read to the person being arrested.

Overall, an arrest is a serious matter that involves taking away a person's freedom. It is important that the police follow the proper procedures and have a valid reason for making an arrest.

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Dkk
16:01
Commits to kys when I commit to kms the same day. What a crazy november 5th.
[] baddestbunny
16:02
kms isn't even a t50 you should r&r
does anyone ever think about how we have no idea who everyone else here is? like you guys dont know me at all thats so crazy cause i talked to you more than ppl irl today
i'm a hallucination
the hat man
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:03
isnt r&r a t50?
keep popping benadryls and ill stay online
law school chat roulette
[] baddestbunny
16:04
living out the plot of the movie unfriended in the yale invite-only webinar
You were only invited to round out the numbers anyway lol
Dkk
16:05
I'm too old to r&r, just gunna kms rn.
Dkk
16:05
Gotta get this show on the road.
Dkk
16:05
Lmfao
JumpySubsequentDolphin
16:05
washu stop emailing me while I’m waiting for a decision challenge
[] baddestbunny
16:05
I'm not in their webinar I just thought it would be a funny thing to have happen
[] baddestbunny
16:05
bc I have a sense of whimsy and imagination
Ah, youre a worm gorl'
shaquilleoatmeal
16:07
battle of the bunnies
How bout dat ASU wave
letsseehowitgoesnow
16:08
bunny hows it looking out there?
[] baddestbunny
16:08
I just think it's weird when a make a joke about everyone in the yale webinar being tortured by a malevolent spirit and someone says you only got invited to round out the numbers
why
go off queen
[] baddestbunny
16:09
which number am I rounding out? 5'4 women who deserve to be tortured?
someone invited to the yale webinar would get it
[] baddestbunny
16:10
if you don't get invited to the yale webinar canada sends you an email letting u know you qualify for MAID
what's that
Send MA ID
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
16:16
LawHub blocking me from status checker, guess I ain't going to law school now
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