Incarceration vs Imprisonment
Difference between incarceration and imprisonment is something that even some people connected to the legal field may not be able to say precisely as they are very similar. Many of us in the legal field are somewhat acquainted with the terms, although few of us know their precise meaning. In fact, it is common for us to use the terms synonymously. This is not a mistake. The definition of each term reveals that they both refer to the same situation or state. What then is the difference, or is there even a difference at all? Contrary to popular opinion, there is a difference although a very marginal one. The simplest way to identify this difference is to think of the term Incarceration as entailing a narrower definition than the term Imprisonment.
What does Incarceration mean?
The dictionary defines incarceration as the被监禁或监禁in ajail or prison。Legally, law enforcement agencies are authorized to confine or put in jail or prison persons suspected and/or convicted ofcrimes。从一开始,监禁是指state of being confined其中一个人仅限于特定空间,运动有限,并且freedom。除了监狱和监狱(也称为监狱的监狱和监狱)外,还可以在其他机构中进行监禁,例如康复机构,培训学校,主要是针对少年罪犯的培训学校hospitalsor any other medical treatment facilities. Likewise, those who are ordered to wear an electronic device on their person, for the purpose of monitoring their movements, also fall within the definition of incarceration as their movement is restricted or limited.
What does Imprisonment mean?
如上所述,监禁also refers to a state of incarceration因为这需要一个人confined to a prison as a result of been convicted of a crime。However, unlike incarceration, the dictionary defines imprisonment to mean the act of restraining the personal liberty of an individual. Herein lies the difference. Imprisonment can, therefore, be lawful where confinement is authorized or ordered by law, or it can be unlawful, where confinement is illegal and against the law.Lawful Imprisonment, like incarceration, refers to the confinement of a person to prison or other institution such as a hospital or rehabilitation centre. It also serves as a penalty or sentence imposed by a court of law. AnUnlawful Imprisonment, however, entails the confinement of a person against his/her will and one not authorized by law. This type of imprisonment occurs when a person, through coercion or by physical or verbal force, restricts the freedom and movement of another. Thus, the innocent person is detained against his/her will, illegally, for a particular purpose. This type of imprisonment can take place anywhere and in any place. In law, this unlawful act is atortknown asfalse imprisonment。
What is the difference between Incarceration and Imprisonment?
• Incarceration refers to the act of incarcerating or the state of being imprisoned.
•被监禁的行为需要将一个人限制在法院规定的犯罪,监狱,监狱或任何其他机构中被定罪。
•因此,监禁是合法的。
• In contrast, imprisonment can be either lawful or unlawful.
• Imprisonment refers to the act of restraining the personal liberty of a person.
• In law, this type of restraint is typically the result of a court sentence or penalty wherein the person restrained is confined to a prison or other institution.
• Unlawful imprisonment occurs when a person is restrained against his/her will, illegally, in any place.
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