Arrested in San Diego? Know your rights!
Laws Regarding Arrests
There are many laws relating to your rights regarding arrests and the period that follows an arrest. A police officer often requires a warrant before conducting an arrest but may not need one if they have observed you commit a crime or believe you represent an immediate threat to safety. Following your arrest, the most commonly relevant rights are as follows:
- The right to remain silent
- The right to an attorney
- The right to be informed of the charges against you and the potential penalties
- The right to have an attorney appointed if you are unable to afford one
- The right to have a judge decide upon your eligibility for release pending trial
The police may ask you basic questions such as your name and address and similar details. They may not, however, question you further without first informing you of your rights and the fact that anything you say may be used against you. If you state that you wish to remain silent or request a lawyer, they may not proceed with questioning until you have had an opportunity to do so or voluntarily waive those rights. You may elect to have your lawyer present during further questioning.
Criminal Defense Lawyer in San Diego
There are many more specific regulations and exceptions regarding arrest and your rights in certain circumstances. If you have any reason to suspect your rights may have been violated, contact a San Diego criminal defense attorney. At Superior Law Center, we are dedicated to defending your rights and are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When we defend you on any charge, we will review all aspects of your arrest to check for any violations which may render the case against you invalid.
Contact a San Diego criminal defense lawyer
if you suspect a violation of your rights has occurred during or after your arrest.