What is ARRESTABLE OFFENSE?

An act with a fixed sentence or a minimum sentence. No warrant is needed if the party has or is about to commit such an offense.

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Related Legal Terms
OFFENSE QUASI, INCLUDED OFFENSE, SAME OFFENSE, STATUTORY OFFENSE, NEGLIGENT OFFENSE, EXTRANEOUS OFFENSE, OFFENSE CRIMINAL, FEDERAL OFFENSE, CRIMINAL OFFENSE, CUMULATIVE OFFENSE


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