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Whats the difference between being arrested and being detained?

April 26, 2017arrested detained

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Whats the difference between being arrested and being detained?

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“Arrested” means you have been taken into custody and can’t leave. You can be detained for a short period of time if a police officer or other person believes you may be involved in a crime.