What is "illegal detention"?

Illegal detention refers to the act of holding an individual without sufficient legal justification or probable cause. This means that if a law enforcement officer does not have a valid reason, such as evidence or reasonable suspicion that the individual has committed a crime, then detaining that person constitutes an illegal detention.

In practice, legal standards such as "probable cause" and "reasonable suspicion" must be met for law enforcement to legally detain someone. Without adhering to these standards, any prolonged holding of an individual could be deemed a violation of their rights, potentially exposing law enforcement to legal ramifications.

The other options describe scenarios or conditions that do not meet the legal threshold for illegal detention. For instance, holding an individual with their consent does not constitute illegal detention, as consent implies that the individual is agreeing to the situation. Similarly, detaining someone based solely on their appearance can be discriminatory and is not a valid legal basis. Arresting someone without informing them of the reasons could raise issues, but that action alone does not inherently qualify as illegal detention if the arrest itself has a lawful basis.