The police can arrest someone if they have reason to believe they have or will commit a crime or there is a warrant for the person’s arrest.
The police can arrest someone without a warrant if the person is...
The police can also arrest someone without a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to believe...
Reasonable grounds means there is a good reason for believing something. The belief must be more than just a guess or a hunch. It must be based on something that would cause a fair-minded person in the same situation to come to the same conclusion.
If the police see someone committing a less serious crime they can only arrest the person without a warrant if they need to...
The police can also arrest someone if they have a warrant for that person’s arrest or they have reasonable grounds to believe that there is a warrant for the person’s arrest.
Arrest warrants must be signed by a judge. The police need to provide the judge with evidence that shows the person has committed a crime. The warrant must include the person’s name or a description of the person and the reason for the arrest.
Police do not usually have the warrant with them, but if you are arrested you have a right to see it as soon as possible.
If you are arrested you are not free to leave. Leaving or attempting to leave is a criminal offence. If you are arrested you must tell the police your name and address, if they ask. If you are not sure if you have been arrested ask the police. Do not lie to the police, get into an argument with them or fight them. If you think that you have been treated improperly you can make a complaint later.
If you are arrested the police must follow certain procedures to collect evidence of the crime. They must ensure their safety, your safety, and the safety of the public.
Anyone who is detained or arrested by the police, has the right to a lawyer. This means they must be…
For some serious offences, the police can photograph and fingerprint someone they have arrested before their lawyer gets to the police station.
Anyone who has been detained, arrested or charged with a crime has the right to remain silent and must be told that they have the right to remain silent. People must give the police their correct name but other than that...
The police can and will ask you questions but you do not need to answer. If you do say anything at any time it can be used against you in court.
It is very important to talk to a lawyer before saying anything to the police. Make sure to tell the police you want to talk to a lawyer. Then wait to speak with a lawyer before deciding to say anything else. It is your right.
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