"arrest" vs. "charge"

[Joel S. Berson]

At 4/3/2012 03:17 PM, Baker, John wrote:
>         Similarly, in Victor's example, I would certainly say that
> the kid was arrested, even if the arrest was only pretextual and
> for the purpose of scaring him.

I would say "improperly detained".  And if done by a private person,
"kidnapped".

Joel

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