Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

preventive detention

Read a random definition: implied reservation

A quick definition of preventive detention:

Preventive detention is when someone is held in custody before they are found guilty of a crime. This can happen if the person is considered a risk to society or if they have a history of trying to escape. It can also be used for people who are mentally ill and may cause harm. Preventive detention is meant to keep people safe, but it can also be controversial because it means taking away someone's freedom before they have been proven guilty.

A more thorough explanation:

Preventive detention is a type of confinement that is imposed on a person who is suspected of committing a crime or is considered a threat to society. It is done to prevent the person from causing harm to others or escaping before their trial.

  • A person who has a history of violence and has been arrested for assault may be placed in preventive detention to ensure they do not harm anyone while awaiting trial.
  • A mentally ill person who has a history of violent behavior may be placed in preventive detention to prevent them from causing harm to themselves or others.

These examples illustrate how preventive detention is used to protect society from potential harm. It is a controversial practice because it involves depriving a person of their freedom before they have been convicted of a crime. However, it is sometimes necessary to ensure public safety.

preventive custody | preventive injunction

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
jackfrost11770
11:49
thing is i also sent an update in december so idk if that'll prolong the review process, i hope not
11:50
I'm thinking about sending a GPA addendum to some places I've already applied since I didn't think I should write one before I actually did it
11:50
But I'm worried that'll come off wrong
11:50
my nw says your application is complete and under review again
11:50
I guess if I have a bad cycle I'll just wait the two years until I can get another fee waiver
jackfrost11770
11:50
what was it before? mine says that but i haven't been checking
shaquilleoatmeal
11:50
hate to say it babygirl but we may both just end up at the same law school ;)
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:51
@bunnynoise: hi im calling to say you got into northwestern
shaquilleoatmeal
11:51
@jackfrost11770: had a bunch of awaiting lsat score and the under review message was gone
I just sent an updated transcript a couple of weeks ago but mine is UR again
shaquilleoatmeal
11:51
2 As on lsd so far
shaquilleoatmeal
11:52
both oct 21
windyMagician
11:52
I applied oct 21
windyMagician
11:52
ruh roh
11:52
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: lemme buy you a ring and let’s make this official
jackfrost11770
11:52
their stats r crazy tho so makes sense. agh i feel im fucked lol
jackfrost11770
11:52
i went complete mid october lmao
JumpySubsequentDolphin
11:53
@bunnynoise: if you insist ☺️☺️
@jackfrost11770: same
jackfrost11770
11:55
i fear i am cooked i somehow fear it
GreyCeaselessMammoth
11:56
when they sent their first r wave was that just ED?
honestly dodging R waves does not help my confidence
GreyCeaselessMammoth
11:57
i don't agree, i feel great when i dodge an r wave if the people being rejected applied after me
11:58
Hmm one of my statuses just changed to include deposit info -- but no date change, still UR, didn't trigger an update email
@GreyCeaselessMammoth: I guess that's a scenario which would make me feel a bit better
11:58
Gonna assume it means nothing
windyMagician
11:59
bad day for Cornell lovers
@windyMagician: why
windyMagician
12:00
projected Cornell ranking drop
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.