Lawful Detention Overview

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Which reason for interference with a person's rights is related to an individual's legal status after a verdict?

  • Lawful detention after conviction (correct)
  • Arrest or detention for non compliance with court order
  • Detention of persons of unsound mind
  • Detention of minor for educational supervision

Which of the following options justifies detention for reasons related to public health?

  • Arrest based on mere suspicion of a crime
  • Lawful detention for prevention of spreading of infectious disease (correct)
  • Arrest to prevent unauthorized entry into the country
  • Detention of minor for educational supervision

Which reason is appropriate for detaining someone to ensure their presence in a legal proceeding?

  • Arrest or detention to bring them to a court on suspicion of a crime (correct)
  • Arrest or detention for non compliance with court order
  • Lawful detention after a conviction
  • Detention of persons for educational supervision

Which type of detention applies specifically to individuals incapable of making rational decisions?

<p>Detention of persons of unsound mind (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What grounds justify arresting individuals to control immigration issues?

<p>Arrest or detention to prevent unauthorized entry into country (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Lawful Detention

The legal act of keeping someone under guard and restrained from leaving, typically enforced by law enforcement.

Lawful Detention after Conviction

A legal process where someone is temporarily held by the police because they have been convicted of a crime, leading to punishment.

Detention for Non-Compliance with Court Order

A legal reason to detain someone for not following an order from a court.

Arrest or Detention for Suspicion of Crime

The legal action of bringing someone to court to investigate their potential involvement in a crime.

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Detention to Prevent Unauthorized Entry

A legal action to prevent the entry of individuals into a country without proper authorization.

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Study Notes

Reasons for Lawful Detention

  • Detention after conviction is lawful
  • Non-compliance with court orders can lead to arrest.
  • Arrest or detention is allowed to bring someone to court on suspicion of a crime
  • Minors can be detained for educational supervision or lawful conviction
  • Detention is permitted for public health reasons—preventing the spread of infectious diseases, or for individuals with unsound minds, alcohol or drug addiction, vagrancy
  • Arrest or detention to prevent unauthorized entry into the country, specifically for immigrants, is lawful.

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