If You Get Arrested

If You Get Arrested

If you get arrested then you should always keep calm and not panic

because if you do then the police will think you are guilty. However

if you you give an innocent explanation for what you have done, the

police may leave you alone. It is always wise even if you are innocent

not to discuss the case with the police until you have consulted

privately with a lawyer. Also if the police say to you can we have a

'friendly chat' then say no because they can always use that against

you later.

If you get stopped in the street by a person who says he/shes a

policeman/woman then always ask to see their warrent card, ask them to

tell you why they have stopped you and at the end of the search ask

for a record of the search. You can also get stopped in the street if

the police have a suspicion that you are in possession of drugs,

weapons etc. you run the risk of both physical injury and serious

criminal charges if you physically resist a search. If it is an

unlawful search you should take action afterwards by using the law.

When you actually get into the police station then you always have the

right to be treated humanely and with respect, to see the written

codes governing your rights and how you are treated, to know why you

have been arrested, to have someone notified of your arrest and to

consult with a lawyer privately. Always remenber do not panic. You

cannot be locked up indefinitely.The police sometimes keep you

isolated and waiting in the cell to 'soften you up'. Above all else,

try to keep calm. The police can only keep you for a certain period of

time - normally a maximum of 24 hours (36 hours for a serious

arrestable offence).