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  • adjective occuring after an arrest

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post- +‎ arrest

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Examples

  • In a postarrest presentation by officials to the media, Mr. Jimenez acknowledged that he had killed several people, at least four of whom he decapitated.

    Youth Suspected as Cartel Hit Man David Luhnow 2010

  • By the same token, you’ll often see a claim of multiple personality disorder, or MPD, surface postarrest.

    Obsession John Douglas 1998

  • By the same token, you’ll often see a claim of multiple personality disorder, or MPD, surface postarrest.

    Obsession John Douglas 1998

  • When Dr. Grigson went beyond simply reporting to the court on the issue of competence and testified for the prosecution at the penalty phase on the crucial issue of respondent’s future dangerousness, his role changes and became essentially like that of an agent of the State recounting unwarned statement made in a postarrest custodial setting.

    Law In The Health and Human Services Donald T. Dickson 1995

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