Exercise Your Constitutional Rights
Everyone should understand his or her constitutional rights. Law enforcement has an obligation to respect these rights.
1. You're Right to Remain Silent
Do not give any statements! It is not a crime to refuse to answer questions. You have a right against self-incrimination and anything you say can, and will, be used against you.
2. Your Right To Be Free From Unreasonable Searches And Seizures
Do not consent to any searches! If the police do not have a warrant, or your consent, and an emergency situation does not exist, they cannot lawfully enter or search your property. The police also cannot lawfully search your person unless you are under arrest, you consent, or they have a reasonable suspicion that you are concealing a weapon.
3. Your Right To An Attorney
You have the right to an attorney even before charges are filed against you. Tell the police you want to speak with your attorney. The police must cease all questioning after you make this request.
4. Contact Us Immediately!
It must be stressed that if the police do not recognize your rights, you should not physically resist them. Simply make it clear that you are not consenting to their action.
If you are arrested for driving while intoxicated, you may be required to submit to a breath, blood or urine test. So long as the arrest was lawful, you do not have a right to refuse this test. Failure to consent to this test could lead to a license suspension.