You have the following RIGHTS
- Right to remain silent
- Right to calmly and safely leave if you are not under arrest
- Right to know why if you are arrested
- Right to a lawyer if arrested
- Right to refuse a search of your home without a search warrant
- Right to refuse a search of your car unless the officer believes it contains evidence of a crime committed
- Right to make a local phone call if arrested
- Right to consult with your attorney without the officer listening
You should
- Remain calm and courteous with the officer at all times
- NOT talk too much or admit guilt without first talking to your attorney
- NOT lie or provide false information to the officer
- Try to notify a friend or loved one if you are arrested
- NOT fight with the police or interfere with police procedures
- Keep your hands where the police can see them at all times
- NOT run away or flee from the police
- stop the car in a safe place as soon as reasonably possible
- turn off the vehicle ignition
- if asked, show your driver’s license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance
- NOT lie about your immigration status or produce false documents
- NOT discuss your immigration status with anyone except your lawyer
- NOT say anything or sign anything upon being arrested without consulting a lawyer