Whether this is your first time being arrested or you’ve been arrested before, it’s important that you know how to interact with law enforcement so the situation doesn’t get out of control.
For this reason, we have addressed some of the things you should never do when you are arrested in Indiana. Continue reading so you are better prepared if you find yourself under arrest in the future.
First and foremost, you will never want to resist arrest. If you touch the police officer attempting to arrest you, then you could be charged with assault of a police officer, which would be disastrous for your case.
You can’t do anything about the fact that you’re being arrested, but you can fight your charges in court. When law enforcement is trying to arrest you, unfortunately, you need to let them do their job. Your lawyer will make sure than any wrongful arrests are addressed in court.
Under no circumstances should you begin talking to law enforcement. There is a reason that your Miranda warning states that “anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.”
The police officer might try to befriend you in order to get you to talk, but it’s critical that you remain silent until your attorney advises you otherwise. If you don’t, your words can be used to build a case against you.
Equally as important as not resisting arrest and remaining silent, you should also never allow law enforcement to search your property.
If police have a search warrant for your house or property, then you’re obligated to allow them to search the premises, but if they simply ask for your consent, you should never give it. You never know what might be found and used against you later, and for this reason, you shouldn’t provide consent for a search without a warrant.
If you’ve been arrested and require legal representation to clear your name, get in touch with an Indiana arrest lawyer at Rowdy G. Williams Law Firm. You can give our office a call at 1-812-232-7400 or visit our website to schedule your complimentary case evaluations today.
