Do police have to tell me why I'm being arrested?
Submitted by Steve Silverman on Fri, 02/27/2009 - 15:41
No. Police are not required to tell you what you're being arrested for. Within 72 hours you have right to be brought before a judge or released. When brought before a judge, that's when the charges against you will be read.
Nevertheless, at the time of arrest, police will typically give you a basic explanation for why you're being taken into custody. Remember to keep your mouth shut and ask for a lawyer.
