Know Your Rights

To avoid violations during an arrest, Know Your Rights

You have rights on the streets, at the police stations and in court, even if you’re arrested on suspicion of drug use.
Watch the videos below and learn to what to say at the police station.

The Right to refuse a urine test

Even if you are arrested for reasons unrelated to drug use, sometimes the police may ask you for a urine test. You have the right to refuse any medical procedure, including a urine test.

The Right to a phone call

You have the right to call your family and the right to assign and speak to a lawyer before the police interrogation begins.

The Right to refuse a phone search

It is illegal for police officers to search your phone for contacts, messages or images without a warrant from the investigative judge.

For more information or questions, you can contact us on legaladvice@skoun.org