Cops at Front Door: What Should You Do? #law #education

Main Ideas

• Do Not Open the Door Immediately: When police come to your door, do not simply open it without verifying their authority.
• Ask for a Warrant: If the police request entry, ask if they have a warrant. If they do not, you can refuse to talk to them.
• Request to See the Warrant: If the police claim to have a warrant, ask them to slide it under the door for you to review, ensuring its legitimacy.
• Know Your Rights: You have the right to remain silent and do not have to answer any questions from the police, even if they have a warrant.
• Invoke Your Rights: If questioned, you can state that you invoke your right to remain silent and request to speak with a lawyer.

Instructions

• When Police Arrive:
  • Do Not Open the Door Immediately.
  • Ask, “Do you have a warrant?”
  • If no warrant: “I don’t want to talk to you.”
  • If they say they have a warrant: “Please slide it under the door.”
  • Review the warrant for legitimacy.
• During Interaction:
  • Remember your right to remain silent.
  • If questioned, say: “I invoke the fifth and I want to speak to a lawyer.”

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