What Are My Miranda Rights Card?

What do you do? What shouldn't you do? Knowing what to expect can help you handle this nervous situation. Get Your Free Legal Rights Card! Most importantly stay calm and try your very best to talk with the Police in a polite and respectful manner. This help keep the Police from becoming angry and aggressive toward you, and you will better be able to remember the details of your arrest. This will help you to share more information with your attorney when you meet with them.

These are your Legal Rights

Even though it's your Legal Right to remain silent, the Police will request some basic information such as your name, address, birth date, telephone number and the name and telephone number of a family member. They will also ask for your drivers license. They need this information to file their reports, and for setting your bail. They do have the right to ask you for this information, so, you should politely provide it. Your Legal rights are protected by the Constitution of the United States. You are not required by law to answer any questions from the Police or district attorney unless you have an attorney present and they advise you to do so. Offer the Police your Legal Rights card which lets them know you are not willing to answer any questions unless you have an attorney present. Your Legal Rights card also has a place for your attorney's name and telephone number.

You also have the right to make one phone call. By having your Legal Rights card, you will have easy access to your attorney's telephone number, or the telephone number of your local public defender's office. Make That Call - then remain silent until your attorney arrives and advises you.

You can ask the Police if you are under arrest, and why. You can leave unless you are being arrested or detained for questioning. You can insist on your right to have an attorney with you before answering any questions other than your identity. You are entitled to one phone call - seek legal representation. You can get help from an attorney even if you can't afford one. You can remain silent and refuse to talk to the Police.

You do not need to answer their questions or incriminate yourself.You can ask the Police Officer for his name and badge number. Before the Police can search your house, car, belongings or you - you can insist they show you a valid search warrant, or clearly explain why they're searching you and what they're looking for. If you are searched, you can insist it be done by someone of your same sex.

What Not To Do If Stopped By Police

Absolutely Do Not Resist your arrest. Do not act aggressively, threaten, or verbally abuse the Police. Keep Your Temper! Don't let it work against you. Your resistance or aggressive behavior will most likely cause the Police to feel threatened, which could lead them to physically restrain you or escalate the encounter. This can be used against you, and could lead to additional charges being filed.

Also, understand that it is normal procedure for the Police to search, fingerprint, and photograph you if they place you under arrest. So, remain calm and cooperative.

Understanding the arrest process, and knowing your Legal Rights will help you through a nervous and uncertain situation. Carry your Legal Rights card with you, and understand that you are entitled to your rights under the Constitution of the United States.