Lawful Arrest
/ˈlɔː.fəl əˈrɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) An arrest that complies with legal standards and is authorized by law, carried out by a person with appropriate authority based on probable cause or a valid warrant.
The police officer conducted a lawful arrest after confirming the suspect's involvement in the crime.
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- lawful arrest
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Commentary
A lawful arrest requires adherence to procedural and substantive legal requirements; improper procedure may render an arrest unlawful and affect evidence admissibility.
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