Quiz
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How well do you know your rights?
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If you’re arrested, you shouldn’t answer the cops’ questions, but it’s okay to make small talk with them about sports, politics, etc. |
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You’re required to carry identification with you at all times and show it to the police upon request. |
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It doesn’t matter what you say to your arresting officers, as long as you don’t sign anything. |
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If you ask an undercover officer, “Are you a cop?” it’s legal for him to lie and say, “No, I’m not a cop.” |
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If you’re arrested and you admit to the police what you’ve done wrong, you’ll usually get a better deal in court. |
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If the police fail to read you your rights when they arrest you, you’ll almost always win your case. |
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If you chose to remain silent after you were arrested, the prosecutor can’t argue to the jury that that this is evidence of guilt. |
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If an officer asks to see what’s in your pockets or backpack, and you say “No,” the officer can use your refusal as an excuse to search. |
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If you’re arrested, but you’re truly innocent, you should ask to see a lawyer and then remain silent. |
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Once you’ve said, “I take the Fifth,” to your arresting officer, nothing else you say can be used against you in court. |
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