What characterizes a sequential arrest?

A sequential arrest is characterized by the process of arresting an individual for new charges that are layered on existing charges. This means that law enforcement may make an initial arrest, and if further evidence or offenses are discovered, additional charges can lead to further arrests of the same individual over time. This practice allows police to build cases incrementally as new information comes to light, ensuring that all relevant charges are addressed in an organized manner.

The other scenarios presented do not accurately fit the definition of a sequential arrest. For instance, making multiple arrests for different offenders does not involve the layering of charges on the same individual, and would therefore be unrelated. Similarly, repeatedly arresting the same individual does not necessarily imply that each arrest pertains to new or layered charges. Finally, arrests involving multiple police forces might relate to jurisdictional issues or collaborative investigations, but this scenario does not define the sequential nature of developing new allegations against an already arrested subject.