KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.

i've been wanting to put something like this together for a while. I think their are way too many people that live in this county that have absolutely no diea what rights they are entitled to when being confronted/stopped/questioned by a police officer. with this being said, this is a repost and the information is not my own but after some research is very accurate for the most part.

I want to put together a zine and be able to make it FREE and it will basically be a handbook on how to deal with the police and knowing your rights before hand.

We as Americans should be able to defend ourselves and not be intimidated by police or bullied.

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1 Give your full name, birth details, occupation, address and supply
your driver’s licence (if you have one). You do not have to answer any
further questions.


2 You do not have to go to the police station unless you have been arrested.


3 Ask the police officer – “Am I under arrest?” If he/she says
“no,” you are under no obligation to accompany the officer to the
police station except in the case of a drink driving charge.


4 If the officer says you are under arrest, you must accompany
him/her. If you do not go, you could be charged with resisting arrest.


What to do at the police station.


1. After you have given your name, age, occupation and address, you are under no obligation to answer any further questions.


2 At this point you should state clearly and firmly that you want
to speak to a lawyer before answering further police questions.


3 Ask to see a lawyer as soon as possible. The police must let you consult a lawyer.


Dangers in answering police questions.


You may unwittingly provide police with evidence that may convict you
later on. A criminal conviction can have very serious consequences.
Therefore it is better to wait and be advised by a lawyer before saying
anything. Don’t be afraid to keep silent. It is your right.