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Arrest is a formal process that requires the advisement of your rights. You are in the custody of the police when you are arrested. Detainment means they have stopped you to ask you some questions. You have the right to leave.

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What does the charge evade arrest detent with vehicle mean?

As stated in the question the word "detent" undoubtedly is going to an abbreviation of the word detention. Therefore the full charge would be; evading arrest and detention by means of a vehicle. In other jurisdictions it would probably be worded as "fleeing and eluding." It all depends on how the applicable law happens to be worded in your jurisdiction.


How long between arrest and court date?

This depends on the jurisdiction. Different areas have different rules about how long you can be held without trial.


1.Police Power?

a person that's empowered to act as peace officers for the detention apprehention arrest and conviction of offenders against the law.

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