ARRESTED OR DETAINED? YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO A LAWYER

If you have been arrested or detained you have a right to free legal advice from an independent lawyer

The Legal Aid Commission can provide this free legal advice

Within the first hour of your arrrest or detention, the police are required to contact a lawyer of your choice at your own cost or one will be provided for you for free through the Legal Aid Commission

A lawyer provided through the Legal Aid Commission will then contact or visit you and provide you with free legal advice

While waiting for the lawyer from the Legal Aid Commission you have the right to remain silent

The police should not interview you unless you have obtained legal advice from a lawyer

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