Know Your Rights: What Police Can and Cannot Do

What to know about what police can and cannot do in California. General information only; talk to an attorney about your case.

Overview

Police may stop, question and arrest people when the law allows. They generally need reasonable suspicion to detain and probable cause to arrest.

What Families Should Do

If you believe an officer went beyond the law, document it and consult an attorney.

The Details

They cannot use unreasonable force or search without a warrant or an exception. They also cannot hold someone indefinitely without bringing them before a judge.

Questions for Your Defense Lawyer

Consider asking:

Who will represent the person if a private attorney is not hired?
What are the next deadlines?
Are protective or no-contact orders involved?
What does the court expect of the person after release?

What to Have Ready Before You Call

These details make the first call easier:

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

Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts in Monterey Park

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: what police can and cannot do, 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.

Before You Decide

A bail agent can explain how a bond works and what the written agreement requires of the person who signs. A bail agent cannot give legal advice, predict how a case will end or influence the court. For questions about a charge, speak with a criminal defense attorney.