Legal Services in Indiana: What To Do If You Get Arrested

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Date Published:: September 14th, 2021

Getting arrested is bad in the first place, but even worse is getting arrested and not knowing what to do. You have the right to an attorney at law – however, you must exercise that right if you want to help yourself. Over at Danks & Danks in Evansville, Indiana, we have criminal defense attorneys devoted to helping our clients around the clock. Contact us now for a completely free and confidential review of your case!

Politely Decline a Search

During an arrest, a police officer may frisk you to check if you’re carrying any weapons. Other than that, you have a legal right to consent against a search of your belongings. Officers usually ask for permission to search an arrestee’s belongings when they don’t have the right to a search. However, anxious arrestees often give in to the stress and see that question as a demand. If an officer searches you against your will, a timely objection to show non-consent can help in later legal proceedings.

If you have custodial responsibility for a minor, you get 2 additional phone calls. This is so the arrestee arrange care for their child. Keep in mind that your right to phone calls must be fulfilled immediately.

If you’re arrested, you can politely decline a search of your belongings. You also get to make a local phone call to anyone of your choice. Finally and most importantly, you have the right to a criminal defense attorney that can get you out of trouble. At Danks & Danks in Evansville, Indiana, we have experienced attorneys at law, ready to bring justice to your case. Contact us now!

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What To Do If You Get Arrested

What To Do If You Get Arrested

You Have the Right to Remain Silent

Politely Decline a Search

Make a Local Phone Call

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