What happens when you are arrested?

Once you are arrested, you will be taken into custody. Usually, you will be driven in a police car to a local jail. After your arrest, you will generally be asked two types of questions including routine and interrogation. Read on for more information about what to expect if you have been arrested, including information about Miranda warnings, interrogation, booking, and arraignment.

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Can the police come and arrest me in my home?

As a general principle, for police to come in your house and get you would violate the U.S. Constitution. Over the years, however, the courts and state statutes have developed several exceptions where the police can enter your home to get you. Most exceptions are based on consent and warrants. The area which results in the most debate is warrantless entries in people’s homes based on exigency (emergency situations).

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What is an arrest?

An arrest occurs when a person reasonably believes he is not free to leave due to the actions of law enforcement officers. The circumstances that courts will look at to determine whether someone is “free to leave” vary by state and by courts.

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