One Phone Call: Your Rights in Police Custody

After you are arrested, you have certain rights that the police cannot take away from you. All people should be aware of these rights in case of arrest for any type of crime so that they can protect themselves. The Right to a Phone Call First, you have the right to make a local phone call to the person of your choice after your arrest. You may want to call a close family member, friend, or lawyer. It may take a while for you to have access to a phone after the arrest, as you may need to go through the police...

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