what do if you are arrested and don't know any lawyer

by Prof. Estelle Rogahn Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago 8 min read

In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail. You cannot be punished for refusing to answer a question. It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer before agreeing to answer questions.

What things do cops not want you to know?

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What is full Miranda rights?

The wording used when a person is read the Miranda Warning, also known as being 'Mirandized,' is clear and direct: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.

How long police can detain you in India?

The police can detain you beyond 24 hours only with permission of the Magistrate. They may seek 'police custody' or 'judicial custody'. Police custody can only last 15 days from the date of arrest. This means you will be kept inside the lock-up at the police station for a maximum of fourteen more days.

Can you be handcuffed without being read your rights?

Many people believe that if they are arrested and not "read their rights," they can escape punishment. Not true. But if the police fail to read a suspect his or her Miranda rights, the prosecutor can't use for most purposes anything the suspect says as evidence against the suspect at trial.

What are the 5 Miranda warnings?

Know Your Rights: What Are Miranda Rights?Who Is Ernesto Miranda? ... You Have the Right to Remain Silent. ... Anything You Say can Be Used Against You in a Court of Law. ... You Have the Right to Have an Attorney Present. ... If You Cannot Afford an Attorney, One Will Be Appointed to You. ... Arrest Without the Reading of Miranda Rights.More items...

Can you refuse handcuffed?

The Law. Unless there is sufficient reason (which means a real risk of either violence or escape), a defendant ought not to be visibly restrained by handcuffs or otherwise either in the dock or in the witness box.

Can a police officer slap you in India?

1. Police are not "legally" allowed to slap /beat any person, UNLESS the person is resisting a legitimate arrest. 2. Police CANNOT summon /force you to go to Police Station, for any offences that might have been made by any complainant.

Can police take my phone India?

Whether the police have 'reasonable grounds' to suspect you're involved in a crime or carrying any of the above items or not, they aren't legally allowed to look through your phone unless you give them permission or they have obtained necessary legal documents relating to terrorism or child sex offences.