(ThySistas.com) Nobody plans to be arrested, but you never know when something like this might happen to you. The truth is, it is a good idea to be as prepared as you possibly can be. Knowing what you should do and should not do if you are arrested will help you to relax slightly more if the scenario ever does present itself. If you are being wrongfully arrested, it can be incredibly frustrating, and you might want to act out – but it is incredibly important for both your safety and your freedom that you do not. Let’s take a look at what you should and shouldn’t do if you are arrested by the police.
Keep Talking To A Minimum
If you know your rights well, you will know that anything you say
might be used against you in court. The truth is, it is well worth actually bearing this in mind. As a general rule, if you are arrested you should keep your talking to a minimum. The more you say, the more likely it is that they will have something to use against you, even if what you said was relatively normal. No matter what it is, it can be twisted in such a way so as to make you look guilty, even if you are innocent. By all accounts, you should definitely avoid trying to convince the police of your innocence. All they need is probable cause to think you may have committed a crime – it is the courtroom where it is decided whether or not you are guilty.
Get Help From A Lawyer
You should always remember that you are entitled to a lawyer at all times, no matter what the police might say to the contrary. Having legal representation is likely to help you hugely, as the lawyer will know the legal implications of the situation much better than you do. You can ask for a lawyer at any point after your arrest, and you must be supplied with one. When it comes to ensuring proper felony defense, you need to have this kind of legal assistance on board. Otherwise, you never know what might happen to you and your innocence.
Don’t Run
Sometimes, people have the tendency to try and run away from the police. It might seem like this is a good idea at the time – but it isn’t. First of all, it is extremely unlikely that you can successfully run away from the police. But even if you do, it probably won’t be long before they catch you again. Remember that the police have many ways of finding you, so it is unlikely you can effectively hide for very long. If you run, more to the point, you make yourself look a lot more guilty tan if you just stand and talk to them. When a police officer is approaching you, just stand there and don’t feel the need to either answer questions or flee. This is the best way to ensure that you make the best of the situation that you possibly can.
Staff Writer; Laura Harris