Know Your Rights: Your Rights When Arrested

A short guide to your rights when arrested for people who have been arrested or whose family member has.

Overview

You have the right to remain silent, to an attorney and to be brought before a judge within the time the law allows. You can also make phone calls after booking.

Practical Steps

Write down the names of officers and everything you remember when you can.

Key Points

Be calm and polite, do not resist and do not answer questions without a lawyer.

Questions to Ask an Attorney

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?

What to Have Ready Before You Call

A bail agent needs these details to look up a case:

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

Local Help From Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts

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: your rights when arrested, 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.

Good to Know

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.