Illegal Arrest
/ɪˈliːɡəl əˈrɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) An arrest made without legal justification, such as lacking probable cause or a valid warrant, violating constitutional protections.
The court ruled the evidence inadmissible due to the defendant's illegal arrest.
Forms
- illegal arrest
- illegal arrests
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Commentary
Illegal arrest often implicates Fourth Amendment rights and may render evidence obtained inadmissible under the exclusionary rule.
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