Know Your Rights!
Do NOT Talk to Police.
Remember, if stopped by police:
- Be courteous. Do not resist. Do NOT give any false information! You could be charged with giving false information to police or obstruction of the legal process if you lie about your name, or if you physically resist arrest.
- If stopped for DUI and read the implied consent, take the blood alcohol test. Refusing to take the test is a crime. You have a right to request a blood or urine test. Exercise your right!
- Do not consent to any searches. Do not consent to the officer looking in your car, your home, or your personal belongings.
- Do not make any statements. Even if you think being honest will help you, chances are it will do more harm.
- Ask if you are free to go. "Am I being detained, officer?" The officer must have probable cause to arrest you. If you are not under arrest, you should be allowed to leave.
