Know Your Rights
Voting
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Police Encounter
Encounters with the law can be stressful or scary. People have various experiences with law enforcement, some of which are not always fair or legal. This guide provides you practical information that could help you avoid more trouble or potentially harmful situations. The underlined words below are “magic words” that you can repeat over and over to show you know the law. Memorize them. Know your rights, so you can use them.
Stopped for Questioning
Ask “Am I free to go?”
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Say “I want to remain silent.”
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Say “I do not consent to a search.”
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What to avoid:
- Don’t disrespect a police officer. Although you have a constitutional right to do so, it could lead to your arrest.
- Don’t run away or physically resist a “pat-down” or search. Say “I do not consent to a search.”
- Don’t lie. Tell the police you don’t want to talk to them. Say “I want to remain silent.”
- Don’t forget that police are legally allowed to lie, intimidate, and bluff.
- Don’t discuss your citizenship or immigration status with anyone other than your lawyer.
Stopped In a Car
Keep your hands on the wheel.
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Show your license, registration, and proof of insurance when asked.
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Say “I do not consent to a search.”
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Take the DUI test if asked.
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Sign your ticket if given one.
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What to avoid:
- Don’t physically resist a search. Say “I do not consent to a search.”
- Don’t refuse to sign a ticket. You can be arrested for it.
- Don’t search for your license or registration until asked. It may look as if you are trying to hide something.
- Don’t disrespect the officer. Although you have a constitutional right to do so, it could lead to your arrest.
- Don’t attempt to bribe the police.
- Don’t play music loudly when the police walk up to your car.
- Don’t have any objects hanging from your rearview mirror. It may give police a reason to pull you over.
Arrested or Taken into the Station
Contacted by the police?
Don’t Face The Legal System Alone.
