California | Civil Rights Law
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can you be arrested without being told why or can a police officer detain you without telling you any charges?
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Read More Answered By: Terry A. Nelson |
Yes. Yes. Police don't have to say or explain anything to you, before or after arrest. Too much TV cop show 'reality' misleads the public about the real system.
You’ll learn the actual charge[s] and enhancements filed and get copies of all the police reports and test results when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. The charges determine how much ‘time’ and fines could potentially be imposed if convicted.
When threatened, arrested or charged with any crime, “what can you do”? Hire an attorney, unless you know how to effectively represent yourself in court against a professional prosecutor intending to convict. No amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or anywhere else are going to effectively help you in your defense, other than the advice [if not already too late] to exercise the 5th Amendment RIGHT to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or ANYONE about the details of the case except through an attorney. That includes on this or any other web site or public forum. Most police and prosecutors will happily tell you that 95% of people convict themselves by trying to be 'helpful and cooperative', either during initial contact, questioning, interview or interrogation.
If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. |
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