If you are arrested, you can be taken into custody, which means that you are not free to leave the scene. Without being arrested, you can be detained, however, or held for brief questioning for a short time if a police officer or other person believes you may be involved in a crime. For example, an officer may detain you if you are carrying a large box near a burglary site. A storekeeper can also detain you if he/she suspects you have stolen something until the police arrive. See similar questions...

A No. The police have the right to investigate crimes, to make reasonable inquiry, to detain you upon proper grounds, and to make an arrest if there is probable cause to do so.  See similar questions...

All information about people in jail can be obtained from calling jail information at (512)854-9889. The Travis County Sheriff's Office operates the jail. See similar questions...

The decision to detain someone is made by immigration officials of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The CBSA may detain a foreign national or permanent resident if it has reasonable grounds to believe the person: has not established her or his identity to the satisfaction of the CBSA (only applies to foreign nationals, not permanent residents). See similar questions...

There is little difference between being arrested and charged with a crime. In both cases a complaint is made, an investigation is done based on the complaint. In the case of being arrested, a person is taken into custody and placed in jail. In the case of being charged with a crime, a summons or citation may be issued instead of being placed in jail. Also, in the case of being charged with a crime, the case is sent to the City or County Attorney's Office for a complaint to be written. See similar questions...

You should ask for a receipt number when you pay your fine by phone. As an extra precaution you should also keep a note of the day and time you rang us. If you are intending to travel internationally within the next 48 hours, make sure you pay your fine by free phone 0800 PAYORSTAY (0800 729 677). It is important you use this method of payment and pay by credit card. Fines are penalties that have been imposed in response to people committing a range of illegal activities. See similar questions...

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When investigating your case, we direct any outside investigators to use state of the art databases and equipment to uncover critical information and evidence to defend our clients. See similar questions...

No, but while in college, three of us Murray State students were detained at gunpoint by the Kentucky State Police in Elizabethtown for about an hour because someone driving a vehicle the same color and make as ours had just committed armed robbery nearby. See similar questions...

A police officer must arrest the person you state perpetrated the acts of domestic violence against you, even if you do not want her/him arrested and even if you do not want to file a complaint against the person who committed these acts, if: (1) you exhibit any signs of injury; (2) the perpetrator has violated a previous Domestic Violence Restraining Order; (3) there is probable cause that a weapon has been involved in the commission of the act of domestic violence; (4) there is a warrant for t. See similar questions...

Yes, males and females are detained in the same detention centers. However, males and females are separated in different housing units, school classrooms, etc. See similar questions...

During the intake procedure of a juvenile, one of our staff will call to notify you of your child’s placement in detention. You will be given an opportunity to speak briefly with your child. We will address any questions you may have at that time. See similar questions...