What happens when you get arrested?

You must submit to a physical pat-down search and some of your property may be seized by police. If taken to jail, you will undergo a more thorough search as part of the booking process. Police are not required to “read you your rights” unless you are in custody and they are questioning you.

Any statement you make to the police, even if it is not made in response to police questioning, can be used against you in court. You have a right to an attorney and should refuse to answer any questions without your attorney present.