Texas Law Arrest Quiz

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Which of the following is an example of an actual arrest?

  • An officer tells a suspect they are under arrest but does not touch them
  • An officer observes a suspect committing a crime but does not take any action
  • An officer asks a suspect to come to the station for questioning
  • An officer uses physical force to restrain a suspect and informs them they are under arrest (correct)

When is a person considered formally arrested under Texas law?

  • When they are detained for questioning
  • When they are taken into custody by an officer executing a warrant (correct)
  • When they are accused of committing a crime
  • When they are issued a citation for a traffic violation

What is the purpose of an arrest under Texas law?

  • To prevent a person from committing a crime (correct)
  • To intimidate a suspect into confessing to a crime
  • To humiliate a suspect in front of others
  • To punish a person for a crime they have already committed

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