What to Do If You’re Arrested

What to Do If You're Arrested Yes, sir Be Respectful Treat police officers and other personnel with courtesy and respect If you are belligerent, it could make your time in jail worse Avoid swearing and speak politely, even if it's difficult Provide the Basics It's necessary to provide your basic information to the police Name, address, and other personal info are needed to process you into the system Avoid giving any information that's not specifically asked for on forms Ask for a Lawyer The Fifth Amendment gives you the right to remain silent You don't have to speak if you don't want to, especially without a lawyer present Don't give any extra information to the police until your lawyer arrives Hire a Bail Bondsman Your bail may be set at an amount that you can't afford A bail bondsman posts bail for you so that you can minimize your time in jail You may have to provide collateral to secure the bail bond amount Ask Questions ???? The arrest process can be overwhelming and even confusing at times Don't hesitate to ask your lawyer questions if there's something you don't understand Asking questions of police may not yield any answers, so it's best to wait for your lawyer 24/7 BAILBONDS LLC www.24-7bailbondsofct.com Sources: www.legal-aid.org/en/ineedhelp/ineedhelp/criminalproblem/faq/whatcaniexpectifiamarrested.aspx criminal.lawyers.com/criminal-law-basics/what-to-do-after-youre-arrested.html www.thewire.com/national/2012/04/proper-etiquette-when-youre-under-arrest/50800/