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If you are stopped, questioned, searched, or arrested by police in Tennessee, the choices you make can affect your case. The safest approach is to stay calm, remain respectful, and clearly assert your constitutional rights.
you have the right to remain silent (5th Amendment)
If police detain you, arrest you, or are questioning you and you are not free to leave, you have the right to remain silent under the 5th Amendment. You do not have to answer questions or explain yourself. Clearly say: “I am invoking my right to remain silent.”
you have the right to a lawyer (6th amendment)
If police are questioning you while you are detained or under arrest, you have the right to speak with a lawyer before answering questions and to have a lawyer with you during questioning. Clearly say: “I want a lawyer.”
do not consent to searches (4th Amendment)
Police usually need a warrant, probable cause, or your permission to search your home, car, phone, or other property. Clearly say: “I do not consent to any searches.”