Resource Description:

Questions answered by the resource:

Information regarding a person's rights when confronted by the police. Discusses stops, probable cause, arrests, bookings and arraignments.

• Can I ask the police why they've stopped me?

• What information should I give to the police?

• Can my refusal to answer questions be held against me?

• May the police frisk me for weapons?

• What is a misdemeanor?

• What is a felony?

• What is probable cause?

• What do I do when the police want to conduct a search?

• Should I ever resist an arrest?

• What do I do if I've been unlawfully arrested?

• What should I do if a police officer uses excessive force or tries to hurt me?

• Can I defend myself against a police officer?

• Do juveniles get sent to jail?

• What happens when I'm arrested?

• What are Miranda rights?

• Should I remain silent?

• What is an arraignment?

• When do I get to see a judge following an arrest?

• What if I can't afford an attorney?