What does detained mean?

If a person is detained it simply means they are in police custody. Police can legally detain people for any reason they deem fit. However, this doesn’t mean that they can hold people indefinitely without any charges. Police are legally required to charge or release detainees within a reasonable time period.

What does detained mean in Latin America?

In Latin America, “ detained is defined by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) as “arbitrary detention” and can refer to any kind of deprivation of liberty, without any legal basis or due process. It is not necessary to be accused or even suspected of a crime to be detained. The main reason for detention is to prevent the person from exercising his or her personal rights or defending them.

What does detained mean in Spanish?

The word detained means to hold in custody or under arrest. It's often used when speaking about criminals or suspects, but it can also be used when speaking about anyone suspected of committing a crime. Someone is considered detained if they are formally charged with a crime and are not free to leave the scene of the crime or the police station.

What does detained mean in Latin?

“Detained” has a different meaning in the legal context than the everyday usage of the word. In the legal context, “detained” is defined as being in custody or under restraint by an authority. A person can be detained on suspicion of a crime. This means that they are being held while the authorities investigate to see if they have committed a crime.

What does detained mean in Spanish slang?

In Spain, the word detained is used to describe someone who is under arrest and in police custody. It includes all suspects and people who are being investigated for a crime. Most police officers in Spain do not have the power to arrest people, so if you are detained by the police, it means you are under arrest, and you should not resist.