Arguido, or arguida when the person is female, is normally translated as named suspect or formal suspect. It is a status in Portuguese type legal systems, including those of Portugal, Macau, Angola and Mozambique, given to a person whom the authorities suspect may have committed an offence. In a criminal investigation a person has to be declared an arguido prior to being arrested. Portuguese law makes a distinction between an arguido and a mere suspect. The designation does not exist in certain other jurisdictions.
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Arguido (pronounced [ɐɾˈɣwiðu]; if male) or arguida (pronounced [ɐɾˈɣwiðɐ]; if female), normally translated "named suspect" or "formal suspect", is a status in Portuguese type legal systems, including those of Portugal, Macau, Angola and Mozambique.
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Arguido (pronounced [ɐɾˈɣwiðu]; if male) or arguida (pronounced [ɐɾˈɣwiðɐ]; if female), normally translated "named suspect" or "formal suspect", is a status in Portuguese type legal systems, including those of Portugal, Macau, Angola and Mozambique.
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Arguido (pronounced [ɐɾˈɣwiðu]; if male) or arguida (pronounced [ɐɾˈɣwiðɐ]; if female), normally translated "named suspect" or "formal suspect", is a status in Portuguese type legal systems, including those of Portugal, Macau, Angola and Mozambique.
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