To Protect Your Rights - You Must First Know Your Rights
- You Have the Right to Remain Silent - USE IT!
- The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution Guarantees Your Right to be Free From Unreasonable Search and Seizure.
Always demand to see warrant and realize that if the police have no warrant they will seek your consent to search. If you give them consent you will have waived your fourth amendment rights. This gives the police discretion to invade your right to privacy.
- You Have the Right to Speak to an Attorney
If you are ever in doubt as to any question or instruction given to you in the course of an arrest utilize this right.
- You Have the Right to Trial in Most Cases
Many lawyers go to great lengths to avoid taking their cases to trial, perhaps reassigning them to associate lawyers or hastily recommending guilty pleas.
- You Have the Right to be Free From Unreasonable Bail
Always consult with an attorney before posting bail to determine the reasonableness of bail. Remember, you are entitled to a bail hearing.
