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Think You Know Your Rights?
Right to Remain Silent:
- Don't answer police questions without talking to an attorney.
- Police are trained to get information from people they question. Don't try to outsmart them by lying. Be smart by remaining silent.
Right Against Unreasonable Searches and Seizures:
- In order to stop you for questioning, police must have a reasonable suspicion that you have committed a crime or are about to commit a crime.
- In order to arrest you, police must have probable cause that you have committed a crime or are about to commit a crime.
- Police cannot search your pockets or bags without probable cause.
- Police may pat down your clothing to frisk for weapons before they question you, if they have a belief that their safety is in danger while they are questioning you.
 Right to an Attorney:
- Just like adults, kids have the right to an attorney, whether or not you have been officially accused of a crime.
- Police do not have to provide you with an attorney, but they must stop questioning you if you say that you would like to talk to your attorney first.
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- Download a print-friendly Legal Rights Factsheet.
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