Monday, October 18, 2010

How to handle being arrested



REMEMBER YOUR RIGHTS:

- You have the right to remain silent. If you wish to exercise that right, say so out loud.
- You have the right to refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car or your home.
- If you are not under arrest, you have the right to calmly leave.
- You have the right to a lawyer if you are arrested. Ask for one immediately.
- Regardless of your immigration or citizenship status, you have constitutional rights.

THINGS TO DO:

- Do stay calm and be polite.
- Do not interfere with or obstruct the police.
- Do not lie or give false documents.
- Do prepare yourself and your family in case you are arrested.
- Do remember the details of the encounter.
- Do file a written complaint or call your local ACLU if you feel your rights have been violated.

Being arrested can be very stressful for you (especially if you feel you are being arrested for something you should not be), but always remember to keep come and let the police officers do their job, acting out will only get you in more trouble.

25 comments:

Tanner Jacques said...

Hopefully I can avoid being arrested, I've been told that when/if they start questioning you, and you are guilty, don't say a word, count the ceiling tiles or things like that to distract yourself.

carles said...

hoo very got post :D

SleepySpaceCadet said...

I was just recently detained at my local grocery store for shoplifting. Of course they never found what they were looking for on me, but the undercover that stepped me aside informed me that he had the right to detain me until the cops arrived.

I'm pretty sure I could have just walked out.

razortek said...

i hope this never happens to me lol!

Askanison said...

All of this is pretty common sense.

dzikrk said...

Realy good to know

Faily said...

sage advice... also, never ever confess to the cop... if you must confess, do it through your lawyer and get a better deal for it...

BradsSportsBlog said...

damn wouldnt mind arresting that chick

Scuba Steve said...

Nice tips, and that picture is really sexy too. I hope i never get arrested tho lol

mcstormy said...

I saw a video on your rights and it showed me that most people get arrested and caught because they screw up somehow. For example they showed that when you get pulled over they have no right to search your car unless you let them or they see something in your car. Simply saying "I do not comply to any searches" ends that. Also NEVER admit to doing wrong if they have no proof. When an officer asks you why they you think you were pulled over do no say "I was speeding?" its not a question to them, its trying to get u to admit to it.

gomby said...

i can't stop staring at that pic... but useful info lol

000 said...

The man will know our true power!

Anonymous said...

didnt know the aclu handled this stuff, thanks!

Discerning Gentleman said...

thanks for sharing!

someone said...

obvious tips, thanks

Sam said...

Nice tips...a bit general but good to know!

Unknown said...

Simple advice, but it is pretty useful, thanx.
God pic BTW.

Unknown said...

I hope I never have to use this advice, but knowing me... Thanks for the info!

Anonymous said...

good to know :D

Jimmy Volmer said...

great tips

Nerd Life said...

these tips are awesome

SDchargers619 said...

Excellent tips bro thanks

Mr. Moment said...

I always love it when people just throw away their good old right to remain silent. Cops these days are too overworked so unless you did it right in front of them you are probably clear

Unknown said...

great post man

R_Dogg said...

great post, being arrested is a very traumatic encounter. however the 3rd bullet point is technically wrong- if you are not arrested but being Detained you cannot leave but are currently not facing charges. just a tip

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