Pågripet

Pågripet is a Swedish legal term that translates to "arrested" or "detained" in English. It refers to the act of taking a person into custody by a police officer or other authorized official. This action is typically carried out when there is probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime. The purpose of a pågripet is to prevent further criminal activity, ensure the suspect appears in court, and aid in the investigation of a crime.

Following a pågripet, the individual is usually brought to a police station for questioning and further processing. Depending on the circumstances and the severity of the alleged offense, the person may be released, charged with a crime, or held for a longer period pending further investigation or a court decision. In Sweden, the law strictly regulates the grounds and duration of a pågripet to protect individual liberties and prevent arbitrary detention. There are specific legal frameworks governing when and how a person can be arrested, including requirements for probable cause and notification of rights. The term is distinct from a conviction, as a pågripet occurs before a trial or judgment has been reached.