In Florida, the terms “detention” and “arrest” have distinct meanings. Detention is when a law enforcement officer temporarily detains a person for questioning or investigation purposes. During detention, the person is not under arrest and does not have to be read their Miranda rights. An arrest occurs when a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that a person has committed a crime and takes them into custody. At this point, the individual must be read their Miranda rights and can be taken to jail or given a citation. In some cases, an individual may be detained first before being arrested if the officer needs more time to investigate the situation further.