What are the four different elements of arrest? Discuss the reasons for each of the four elements
What will be an ideal response?
The four different elements of arrest are (with reasons for each):
1 . seizure and detention – there must be actual seizure or peaceful submission to
the officer's will and control
2 . intention to arrest – the officer has indicated by words or action his/her
intention to take the person to the police station
3 . arrest authority – the officer has authority to restrain a person for
investigation of criminal activity
4 . the understanding of the individual that he or she is being arrested – related to
the intention to arrest, the officer conveys to the arrestee through words or
actions that he/she is being arrested
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