Know Your Rights: A citizen’s guide to dealing with police. What
to do and what not to do when you are pulled over: If you are
stopped by the police: - You have the right to remain silent. If
you wish to exercise that right, say so out loud. - You have the
right to refuse to consent to a search of yourself, your car or
your home. - If you are not under arrest, you have the right to
calmly leave. - You have the right to a lawyer if you are
arrested. Ask for one immediately. - Regardless of your
immigration or citizenship status, you have Constitutional
rights. Use them. - Do stay calm, and be as polite and
respectful as possible. - Do not interfere with or obstruct the
police in any way (this could get you arrested or result in jail
time). - Do not lie or give false documents. - Do prepare
yourself and your family in case you are arrested. - Do remember
the details of the encounter, the more the better. - Do file a
written complaint or call your local ACLU if you feel your
rights have been violated. You can al