What to say to someone who just got arrested?

What to say to someone who just got arrested?

Calmly and politely ask the police officer for the exact name of the charges. Calmly and politely ask the remaining police officer for the name of the jail where your friend will be taken. DO NOT try to argue with the police officer. You will not change the situation and may even make things worse.

How long can an arrested person be held?

The police can hold you for up to 24 hours before they have to charge you with a crime or release you. They can apply to hold you for up to 36 or 96 hours if you’re suspected of a serious crime, eg murder.

What to do when a loved one has been arrested?

Contact an Attorney As soon as you learn that a friend/family member/loved one has been arrested, contact a criminal defense attorney. Tell them all the information you have collected, including the arrest number and location where your friend/family member/loved one is being held.

Can you call someone who has been arrested?

After a person is arrested and booked, they are entitled to phone calls. California Penal Code Section 851.5 provides that arrestees are entitled to three phone calls immediately upon booking except where physically impossible, and no later than three hours after arrest.

How do you know if a loved one has been arrested?

You can call 213-473-6100 any time, 24 hours a day. This number works for both LAPD arrests and LASD arrests. You will need to provide the full legal name of the person in order to get information. If you have their full name, you can find out if they were arrested and where they’re being held—and how to contact them.

Can you call a jail to see if someone is there?

The best way to locate information on a federal prisoner for free is to go to the Bureau of Federal Prisons website at www.bop.gov. Then, go to the inmate locator tab. You can search by inmate number or name. In that case, simply call the jail or prison and ask them to provide the inmate’s status.

Is being arrested the same as being charged?

No, being charged is not the same as being arrested. Being arrested means that the police believe that you likely committed a crime. In addition, a person can face criminal charges without being arrested. Although criminal charges usually follow after an arrest, being charged is not the same as being arrested.

Can you visit police custody?

Police custody is a very controlled environment and steps are taken to ensure the safety of custody visitors. Visitors can only undertake visits in pairs and the visit will be conducted in the line of sight of the escorting officer.