Were My Rights Violated During That Arrest
August 26, 2023
During the moment an arrest is taking place, tensions are high. It’s hard not to get caught up in the chaos of it all. Because everything’s happening so fast, you may not be aware of some violations of your rights that may have taken place. Unfortunately, wrecks do happen in Lebanon. So, how do you know if your rights were upheld during your arrest? Below we’re going to break down the Miranda Warning (also known as Miranda Rights), a statement that law enforcement officials are required to give in order to protect individuals being taken into custody. We will also look at the behavior of law enforcement officials during the arrest process.
This is the first line of the Miranda Rights and you must be informed of this.
The statement “anything you do or say can and will be used against you in a court of law” must follow your “right to remain silent.” If you were not informed of how your words could be used against you, your rights have been violated.
Did any unwarranted violence or searches take place during your arrest?
If you are in custody, you are allowed an attorney during questioning. If you have asked police for an attorney and your request has been denied, your rights have been violated.
Once you’ve been appointed an attorney, police are not allowed to question you without them being present. Officers should know this, and if they do question you, your rights have been violated.
Legally, there is a certain amount of time you can be held without a charge being made against you. If you haven’t been charged and are being held longer than this time, your rights have been violated. If you have a recent car, truck or motorcycle accident in Tennessee you should contact a local lawyer.
You may have questions about your arrest. Do they impound your car for DUI? What is thereckless driving law? Is a DUI a felony in TN? What happens with a 2nd offense DUI in TN? Can you buy a car with a DUI? What hat happens to your car when you get a DUI? What happens if someone gets a DUI in your car? What to know about DUI first offense in Tennessee. What happens with vehicular homicide in TN? What are the implications of being arrested at a Tennessee sobriety checkpoint? Contact your local Lebanon TN attorney to discuss your case.
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