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What to do and what not to do.",[180,188,195,217,267],{"id":181,"type":181,"displayOrder":40,"payload":182},"hero",{"eyebrow":19,"title":183,"description":184,"primaryCtaLabel":21,"primaryCtaUrl":22,"secondaryCtaLabel":185,"secondaryCtaUrl":186,"imageUrl":19,"variant":187},"Your Rights at Arrest","If you're being questioned, detained, or arrested, what you say and do in the first hour can shape the entire case. This page answers common questions and explains practical steps to protect yourself.","Browse FAQ Topics","/faq","compact",{"id":189,"type":190,"displayOrder":131,"payload":191},"disclaimer","rich_text",{"eyebrow":19,"title":192,"paragraphs":193},"Important",[194],"This is general information, not legal advice. If you have an active warrant or an arrest happened recently, call the office as soon as possible.",{"id":196,"type":197,"displayOrder":137,"payload":198},"what-to-do","feature_grid",{"eyebrow":199,"title":19,"description":19,"items":200},"What to do first",[201,205,209,213],{"label":202,"title":203,"description":204},"Do not talk","Do not talk about the incident","Be polite, provide identification if required, and clearly state that you wish to remain silent and speak with a lawyer. Do not guess, explain, or try to \"clear things up.\"",{"label":206,"title":207,"description":208},"Ask for lawyer","Ask for a lawyer immediately","Once you request an attorney, questioning must stop. Do not answer follow-up questions without counsel present.",{"label":210,"title":211,"description":212},"Do not consent","Do not consent to searches","You can refuse consent to search your person, vehicle, or home. State your refusal clearly and calmly.",{"label":214,"title":215,"description":216},"Stay calm","Stay calm and compliant","Do not resist, argue, or attempt to physically interfere, even if you believe the arrest is unfair.",{"id":218,"type":218,"displayOrder":143,"payload":219},"faq",{"eyebrow":220,"title":19,"description":19,"items":221},"Common questions",[222,225,228,231,234,237,240,243,246,249,252,255,258,261,264],{"question":223,"answer":224},"Should I talk to the police before hiring a lawyer?","In most situations, no. Police are trained to obtain statements that can later be used against you. Even innocent explanations can be misinterpreted or conflict with physical evidence. The safest course is to remain silent until you have spoken privately with a defense attorney.",{"question":226,"answer":227},"They never read me my rights — does that matter?","Miranda warnings are only required if you are both in custody and being interrogated. Routine questions like identification do not require warnings. If police questioned you while in custody without Miranda warnings, your statements may be suppressed.",{"question":229,"answer":230},"What happens at the first court date?","The court addresses the charge, your rights, and release conditions. Future court dates are scheduled, and your defense begins gathering information immediately.",{"question":232,"answer":233},"What happens if I miss a court date?","Failure to appear usually results in a bench warrant. This can lead to arrest at any time, including during a routine traffic stop, and may increase bond or penalties.",{"question":235,"answer":236},"What happens if I violate probation?","Probation violations can trigger a bench warrant. Common violations include missed payments, failed drug tests, missed appointments, or failure to complete required programs or community service.",{"question":238,"answer":239},"What is an active warrant?","Some warrants are not actively pursued due to limited resources. However, they remain valid and can result in arrest at any time if discovered.",{"question":241,"answer":242},"Should I hire a lawyer for a warrant?","Yes. Having a lawyer present shows the court you are taking the matter seriously. An attorney can often reduce bond, explain missed notices, and argue for release.",{"question":244,"answer":245},"What does \"no contest\" mean?","A no-contest plea results in a guilty finding without admitting guilt. It limits future defenses and should not be entered without legal advice.",{"question":247,"answer":248},"Do I have to accept a plea deal?","No. Pleas are always your decision. Your lawyer evaluates evidence, negotiates from strength, and advises you on realistic outcomes.",{"question":250,"answer":251},"What is discovery, and when do we get it?","Discovery includes police reports, videos, lab results, and witness statements. Timing varies, but defense counsel pushes for early disclosure.",{"question":253,"answer":254},"What about polygraphs?","Do not take a police polygraph. They are often inadmissible and used to pressure confessions. Defense-arranged polygraphs are confidential and controlled.",{"question":256,"answer":257},"How can I get out of jail faster?","A bondsman may secure release for a fee, typically 10% of the bond. Attorneys can sometimes argue for reduced or unsecured bonds.",{"question":259,"answer":260},"Can an attorney lower my bond?","Often, yes. Lawyers can present mitigating factors and request more reasonable bond conditions.",{"question":262,"answer":263},"What is a property bond?","A property bond uses real estate as collateral. If the defendant fails to appear, the property may be forfeited.",{"question":265,"answer":266},"What information does a bail agent need?","Full legal name, date of birth, arrest details, and bond amount.",{"id":268,"type":269,"displayOrder":147,"payload":270},"cta","cta_band",{"eyebrow":271,"title":272,"description":19,"primaryCtaLabel":273,"primaryCtaUrl":22,"secondaryCtaLabel":274,"secondaryCtaUrl":186},"Need help?","Call our office to discuss your situation.","Call (505) 984-1100","Back to FAQ",{"enabled":31,"followUpEnabled":276,"title":277,"assistantName":277,"eyebrow":27,"description":278,"welcomeHeadline":279,"welcomeBody":280,"inputPlaceholder":281,"statusLabel":282,"suggestedPrompts":283,"form":287,"review":298},true,"Aarons Law Chat","Calm first-step guidance for urgent criminal defense questions.","Tell me what is happening.","Keep it general at first. If the situation is urgent, recent, or someone is in custody, call (505) 984-1100.","Tell us what happened in broad terms. 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