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What to Do If Someone Calls You After an Arrest?

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What to Do If Someone Calls You After an Arrest?

Did you know there were more than 4.53 million arrests for different offenses in the United States in 2021? This was the statistics despite a global pandemic when everyone was isolated inside their homes. Can you imagine what would be the crime rate now? Well, being arrested doesn’t mean an individual is guilty. In fact, after an arrest, an individual has the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. You need to understand what happens when you are arrested; however, if you aren’t the person in legal custody, and you get a phone call from someone who is arrested, there are certain things you need to keep in mind.

 

Yes, you do have to reach out to a local bail bondsman to post the bail as soon as possible; however, it’s vital to be cautious as your actions can make a difference in the outcome of the individual’s legal case. 


(Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/191261/number-of-arrests-for-all-offenses-in-the-us-since-1990/#:~:text=There%20were%20over%204.53%20million,the%20United%20States%20in%202021.)


Things NOT to Do 

The first thing you need to consider while answering a phone call from an arrested person is to keep it short and to the point. Arrested individuals are granted a certain time to make a phone call and you cannot ask too many questions within the limited time. In addition, you should not ask too many questions because the phone call would most likely be recorded and the conversation might be used against the defendant in the court.

 

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