Arrested vs Detained

[AmericanWannabe]

N-400 Part 10 D.16: "Have you EVER been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement officer (including INS and military officers) for any reason?"

What is the difference between "arrested" and "detained"?

 

[boosman]

ASAIK, you can be detained upon susspicion and questioned butnot charged. If you are arrested, you are charged and a trial date set.