Know Your Rights: Miranda Rights Explained

Understanding miranda rights lay outed: the basics, and what to do if your rights are in question.

Overview

Miranda warnings tell a person in custody that they may remain silent, that anything said can be used against them and that they have the right to an attorney. They apply when police question someone who is in custody.

What Families Should Do

If you are questioned, say that you want to remain silent and want an attorney, and then stop answering.

The Details

Police do not have to read the warnings at the moment of arrest. They matter when questioning begins.

Questions for Your Defense Lawyer

Consider asking:

What are the exact charges, and are they misdemeanors or felonies?
Can the court review the bail amount, and when is the next hearing?
What release conditions might apply?
What should the family avoid saying or doing?

Before You Call a Bail Agent

These details make the first call easier:

The jail or station where the person is held
The charges, if known
Your own name and phone number
The person's full legal name and date of birth
The booking number, if you have it

How Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts Can Help

Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts is based at 220 S. Glendora Ave Suite J, Glendora, CA 91741 and takes calls at (626) 513-8778 (open 24 hours / 7 days). For your rights: miranda rights explained, an agent can explain how bonds work in Los Angeles County, where people are held after an arrest by Monterey Park Police Department, such as Men's Central Jail, and which courthouse, for example Alhambra Courthouse (serving Monterey Park), hears the case.

Keep in Mind

Every case is different. The county, the charge, the judge and the person's history all play a part, so treat general information as a starting point. Confirm details with the court or the facility, and ask a criminal defense attorney about anything that affects the case itself.