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The terms “arrest” and “detain” are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, but they have distinct legal meanings: Arrest Definition: Arrest is a formal action taken by law enforcement to take an individual into custody. Purpose: It usually occurs when an officer has probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime. Process: … Read more

The best advice for assault victims is to seek medical attention and treatment. The next step would be to contact the police as soon as possible. The victim will need to recall every detail regarding the assault. A detailed description of the perpetrator is crucial. In many cases, legal counsel will be necessary, even for … Read more

Assault generally includes battery although assault and battery are separate crimes. A sexual assault is any act which intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediate unlawful violence. An sexual assault can be committed without touching another person. The act must be a hostile one. An assault can be committed recklessly where the accused … Read more

Statistics show that the number of cases of sexual violence in the United States is constantly growing. Every year, more than a thousand such cases are never registered, because most of the victims become so scared, indecisive, and in some cases so concerned about the trauma that they never go to court. Remember that sexual … Read more