The national law firm of Charles Jerome Ware, P.A., Attorneys & Counselors, is conveniently
headquartered in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland. For an initial courtesy consultation
concerning your arrest, contact us at www.charlesjeromeware.com, (410) 730-5016, (410) 720-6129.
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What is an arrest ?
An arrest is the taking, seizing or detaining of an individual by touching or putting hands on a
person or taking action that indicates an intention to take the individual into custody and subjects
the person to the control and the will of the individual(s) making the arrest. The person usually making an arrest is a law enforcement officer, although the so-called "citizen's arrest" is possible
in some circumstances.
When an individual is lawfully arrested, his or her person as well as the immediate area of their place of arrest may be searched. If the individual is arrested in their home by law enforcement, officers may also conduct a limited search for persons outside the immediate area of the arrest.
What are your rights if arrested ?
If arrested and taken into custody, you have the right to:
1. Be informed of the charges against you and the allowable penalties;
2. Obtain an attorney to represent you, even before being asked questions by the police
(that is, questions beyond your name, address, and other routine processing questions);
3. If you can show you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you ( a
Public Attorney);
4. Have a judge decide whether you should be released from jail until you have your
trial ( bail review); and
5. Remain silent ( Your silence cannot be used against you in your case).
What is an arrest warrant ?
An arrest warrant is a written order ( a document) signed by a judge which commands the police to arrest the person named in the warrant.
[ This information is not intended to be legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed or
created by this blog]
[ And see, http://www.msba.org/departments/commpubl/publications/brochures/Your Legal Rights If Arrested; Understanding the Law : A Primer, by Attorney Charles Jerome Ware, http://amzn.com/1440111456]
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