👉 Pre-arrestment refers to a period of time prior to arrest, during which an individual is not formally charged with committing a crime. This can be related to various legal contexts, such as civil cases, where an individual may not have been formally convicted and therefore cannot be charged; in criminal cases, where the accused has not yet been found guilty; or in administrative proceedings, where the accused may still be awaiting formal charges. Pre-arrestment is a critical period of time that can determine the