As soon as they are placed under arrest.
This is a Latin term which means a person must be charged with a crime or let go?
In the US, yes. To even be charged, the accused must be arraigned and appear (or waive appearance) in a preliminary hearing.
In order for a person to be charged with a serious federal crime, a federal grand jury must be convened and an indictment issued. The Grand Jury and right to a trial by jury were put in place to make sure citizens weren't victimized by overly eager police officers and prosecutors.
murder
....a 'misdemeanor.'
No, someone cannot be charged with a crime for merely contemplating stealing from a store. In order to be charged with a crime, there must be evidence of intent and action towards committing the crime. Simply thinking about it is not enough for a criminal charge.
Probably a misdemeanor.
That is not possible, you must be arrested, charged and have a trial before you can be convicted of a crime.
All creditors must be notified.
statute of limitations in most states is 2 years. (depends on the crime also)
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Article Four deals with relationship of states, full faith and credit clause, privileges and immunities clause and extradition