Under what condition is a person considered arrested?

A person is considered arrested when they have been taken into custody. This means that law enforcement has legally restrained the individual’s freedom of movement in a way that a reasonable person would understand they are not free to leave. The act of taking a person into custody involves various legal implications and protections under the law, and it is typically executed with probable cause.

The concept of arrest is critical in the law enforcement process as it establishes that the individual is under the control and authority of law enforcement personnel, often leading to further legal proceedings.

A warrant being issued does not constitute an arrest on its own; it is merely authorization for law enforcement to arrest an individual. Similarly, police arrival at a scene does not indicate that an arrest has occurred, as they may be responding to a call without taking anyone into custody. Finally, a suspect's admission of guilt does not equate to an arrest; it may influence the case but does not fulfill the requirement for an arrest without the actual act of custody taking place.