Sentences with phrase «accused upon arrest»

The Criminal Code permits a police officer to release an accused upon arrest.

The standard police caution, customarily read to the accused upon arrest, informs the suspect in plain language of his / her right to remain silent.

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The right to be free from self - incrimination, is enshrined in Section 7 of the Charter, and is assisted by Section 10 of the Charter which requires that upon arrest or detention the police must advise an accused person of their right to silence and their right to retain and instruct counsel.

New York Criminal Procedure - Article 160.6 states, Upon the termination of a criminal action or proceeding against a person in favor of such person, as defined in subdivision two of section 160.5 of this chapter, the arrest and prosecution shall be deemed a nullity and the accused shall be restored, in contemplation of law, to the status he occupied...

Upon arrest an accused may be released by police or brought before the court for a bail hearing.