A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to arrest someone. Warrants are issued when law enforcement personnel present evidence to the judge or magistrate that convinces her that it is reasonably likely that a crime has taken place and that the person to be named in the warrant is criminally responsible for that crime. … [Read more...] about ARREST WARRANT
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ARRAIGNS, CLERK OF
In English law. An assistant to the clerk of assise. … [Read more...] about ARRAIGNS, CLERK OF
ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT
When an arrest is made where there is a certainty that a crime has been committed, for example, a robbery in plain view of a police officer. … [Read more...] about ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT
ARRAMEUR
In old French law. An officer employed to superintend the loading of vessels, and the safe stowage of the cargo. 1 Pet. Adm. Append. XXV. … [Read more...] about ARRAMEUR
ARRESTANDIS
bonis ne dissipentur. In the English law, a writ for him whose cattle or goods, being taken during a controversy, are likely, to be wasted and consumed. … [Read more...] about ARRESTANDIS