Arrested
In an emergency, call 911 first.
First
Say, "I want to stay quiet. I want a lawyer."
What to do
- 1Stay calm. Do not fight or pull away, even if you did nothing wrong.
- 2Say, "I want to stay quiet. I want a lawyer." Then stop talking about what happened.
- 3Give your name and date of birth if asked.
- 4You can say, "I do not agree to a search." Do not fight if they search anyway.
- 5A judge will set your bail. Ask for a lawyer there too.
- 6Have someone you trust call us for you.
Do not
- Do not talk about your case with anyone in jail. Do not talk about it on the jail phone either. Those calls are recorded.
- Do not sign any statement.
- Do not post about it online.
- Do not try to explain your side to the police. Wait for your lawyer.
Have a family member or friend reach out to the firm for you. Show them this page.
This is general information, not legal advice.