What happens when you get arrested by the police?
If you are arrested, you will be handcuffed, and except in unusual circumstances, you will first be taken to the precinct in which the arrest occurred for initial processing. At the precinct, a police officer will interview you and ask for “pedigree” information, including your name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, etc.
What should I do if I am arrested during a demonstration?
If you know in advance that you might be arrested (for example, you are planning to engage in civil disobedience during a demonstration, or voluntarily appear at a precinct at the request of the police), or are arrested at your home, you can prepare for arrest. Leave most personal property at home, but do take two forms of identification with you.
What happens if you have a warrant for your arrest?
If the warrant is from a county other than the one in which you are arrested, you may have to remain in jail after the arraignment and be transferred to that county.
Can a police officer approach you in a public place?
ENCOUNTERS IN PUBLIC PLACES The police can approach you in a public place at any time for nearly any reason. Depending on how the police approach, you may be able to avoid interacting with the police. In other instances, you will not be free to go.
The police might book the suspect at the police station and either release the suspect on bail or hold the suspect pending a bail hearing. At this point, the police usually bring the evidence to the prosecutor, who will determine whether to press (file) criminal charges against the suspect.
What happens when a person is charged with a crime?
A person may be charged with a crime before they are arrested. If this happens, a judge will issue a warrant for the person’s arrest. A police officer will attempt to locate the person who is the subject of the warrant. If the person is located by the police and arrested, the police must give the person a copy…
What are the consequences of pressing charges against innocent people?
Pressing charges against an innocent individual can wreak havoc on that person’s life. An arrest alone can result in jail time, taking that person away from their family responsibilities and livelihood. The loss of freedom and damage to a person’s reputation can’t be undone.
Can a defendant be charged with both an attempt and crime?
Defendants who successfully complete a crime have also, in the course of their acts, attempted the crime. Logically, they’ve committed an attempt and the resulting crime. They can be charged with both, and the jury can be given both verdicts to choose from, but defendants cannot be convicted of both.