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What to Do If You Get Arrested
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Being arrested isn't ever going to be pleasant, but it can less unpleasant if you know what you're walking into and have an emergency plan in place. In this episode, we go over the process of an arrest, up until the point of release, to help you build the confidence to keep showing up in the streets.
0:55 - How do you know if you’re under arrest?
1:37 - What information you need to give to police when you’re arrested
3:14 - The process of an arrest: administrative charges (e.g. trespassing)
4:40 - What to do if you’re being detained but you’re not under arrest
5:59 - The process of an arrest: criminal charges (e.g. assault)
6:53 - What information police can access when they run your name
7:56 - Your right to speak to a lawyer
8:41 - The release process
9:10 - The two most likely conditions for political arrests and how to fight them
11:12 - Negotiating conditions
12:28 - What to expect for your bail hearing
15:27 - How a bail hearing is different than a hearing about your charges
16:15 - What if you don’t have a lawyer?
17:13 - Some half-truths police have told people in custody
18:11 - What other things can you ask for while in custody?
18:49 - Are police allowed to keep your belongings after you’re released?
19:50 - How to make an emergency plan
20:57 - Three main takeaways
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