Top 10 things Not To Do When You’re Arrested
You might be a great talker. You might believe that you have not done anything that will get you arrested. But, a police officer may not have the same opinion as you. If you are going to get arrested, there is very little you can do to change the officer's mind. But, there are things that you should do, and things that you should definitely not do.
We recently discussed the top 10 things to do when you are arrested. Now we want to discuss the top 10 things NOT to do when you are arrested.
1-Do not resist arrest (likely to add additional charges).
2-Do not over react.
3-Don’t let your friends or family argue or become combative with the police. (It could reflect upon your case).
4-Do not try and explain your side to the officer (not likely to help and may hurt your defense).
5-Do not give them permission to search. If there are witnesses express your refusal loud enough for the witnesses to hear.
6-If the police are searching, do not assist them in the search.
7-Do not allow police to enter your vehicle or home, even if it is to retrieve items such as your clothes or personal items (they will naturally search any area you allow them into).
8-Do not talk about your case with your family and friends while you are in jail (assume your conversations are being monitored).
9-Do not talk with other inmates about your case (you don’t know who they really are).
10-Don’t talk to the police without an attorney.
If you follow these guidelines, you will make the best of a bad situation. It probably not be pleasant, but we need to help you get out as soon as possible.