Being stopped by the police can be a worrying experience but it’s important to stay calm, be cooperative and remember your legal rights.
Have I been arrested?
If the police stop you and do not let you leave then you have been arrested.
What should I do if I am arrested?
If you are arrested:
- DO NOT argue with the police. Cooperate.
- DO NOT resist.
- DO NOT swear at the police. Be nice.
- Give the police your name and address
- Give the police your ID if you have it. If you do not have it, say “I’m sorry, officer, I do not have any ID on me.”
- DO NOT answer any other questions. Say “I would like to help but my lawyer, Mr Savic, has told me not to answer any questions before I talk with him.”
- DO NOT sign anything
- ASK: “Why am I being arrested officer?”
- ASK: “Am I going to get bail?”
- ASK: “Can I call my lawyer, Mr Savic?”
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