Final answer:
An arrest is the act of taking a person into custody for the purpose of charging them with a crime.
Step-by-step explanation:
An arrest, as defined by NRS 171.104, is the act of taking a person into custody for the purpose of charging them with a crime.
According to NRS 171.104, an arrest occurs when a person is taken into custody by a law enforcement officer, either by physical restraint or by the person submitting to the officer's authority
In most cases, an arrest requires a warrant issued by a judge, unless there is probable cause or the arrest is for a felony crime.