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> Honestly, at this point in the U.S. maybe we should all have a lawyer on retainer and their phone number memorized and take no such situations lightly. A ret
by teakettle42 4y ago
> Honestly, at this point in the U.S. maybe we should all have a lawyer on retainer and their phone number memorized and take no such situations lightly.
A retainer would be expensive and unnecessary unless you know that you're at particular risk of arrest and prosecution, but it's not unwise to at least know the number of a well-regarded criminal law firm. Put their number in your phone, and a physical copy in your wallet — along with other emergency contacts (spouse, family members, etc).
- eftychis 4y agoYou won't have access to your phone and belongings. They are not trying to make it easy for you. How all these behaviours are sane and legal is of course beyond me. Public tolerates too much.
- teakettle42 4y agoIt depends on the department's policies. Locally, they'll give you brief access to your phone/wallet to copy down phone numbers during initial processing. If you don't think to ask, however, you're absolutely screwed after that.