Froggy Jumps Detained, Arrested, or Free to Go?Online version Learn more about your rights during police encounters. by Arizona Bar Foundation 1 When a person is taken into custody because they are suspected of committing a crime, they have been... a detained b arrested c questioned 2 When a person is temporarily stopped by law enforcement while they investigate a situation, they are being... a detained b arrested c convicted 3 Can a person be detained without being arrested? a Yes b No c Only if they are charged with a crime 4 Which statement about detention and arrest is true? a Every detention is an arrest. b A detention can only occur inside a police station. c A detention and an arrest are different legal situations. 5 Which situation is the best example of a detention? a A person is taken to jail after being accused of a crime. b A jury finds a person guilty. c An officer tells a person to remain while information is being checked. 6 Which situation is the best example of an arrest? a An officer briefly stops a person to ask questions. b A person is taken into custody for a suspected crime. c A witness is called to testify in court. 7 Which question is often asked to find out whether a person is required to stay during a police encounter? a "Am I free to leave?" b "What happens next?" c "Why are you talking to me?" 8 An officer tells Mario, "You need to stay here while I gather more information." Based on this statement, which is most accurate? a Mario is free to leave. b Mario is NOT currently free to leave. c Mario has been found guilty of a crime. 9 A police officer approaches Alex and asks if he would answer a few questions. The officer tells Alex this is voluntary and he does not have to stay. Which statement is most accurate? a Alex is free to leave if he wants. b Alex has been detained. c Alex has been arrested. 10 Faith is taken into custody after being suspected of committing a crime. Which statement is most accurate? a Faith is free to go. b Faith is being detained for a brief investigation. c Faith has been arrested. 11 An officer tells Brianna to remain on the sidewalk while the officer investigates a report from a nearby store. Which statement is most accurate? a Brianna has been arrested. b Brianna is NOT free to leave at that moment. c Brianna has been convicted of a crime. 12 The government (including police officers) must treat people fairly and follow the rules before taking away someone’s freedom, rights, or property. What is this concept called? a checks and balances b due process c federalism
