Tips to Avoid Arrest

Anyone with any knowledge of the law knows that there are a variety of ways they can be arrested. It’s not too hard to stay away from arrest, though, if one simply avoids risky situations and uses good judgment.

Follow these simple tips, and you can avoid yourself the financial headaches of fees from the court, attorneys and bail bondsmen, as well as losing time on the job or possibly losing your job.

1. Simply Use Common Sense

When you find yourself in a compromising situation or something just doesn’t seem right, remove yourself from that situation. You never know how quickly things can go awry, so by avoiding situations that give you the wrong feeling, you can easily avoid the repercussions of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If things do go awry, treat police officers and other representatives of the law with respect.

2. Be a Good Driver

Put simply, be a good, lawful driver. Don’t drink and drive, get a designated driver or a cab. You can avoid DUIs, DWIs and car accidents this way. Also, don’t keep anything illegal in your car. Your car could be impounded if you’re pulled over and illegal items are discovered, and you could face multiple
charges.

3. Maintain Control When Drinking

When out drinking, maintain control of your situation. If you find yourself in a drunken argument or brawl, you could find yourself in the drunk tank or being charged with something you could have avoided.

4. Keep Your Presciption Drugs Labeled

Keep prescriptions drugs in the container they came in and do not mix medications in one container. That looks suspicious in the eyes of the law. Be aware of what substances are in your car at all times; you can be fined and face other prosecution even for what your passengers have in your vehicle.

5. Stay Home if Going Out is Risky

If you’re thinking of going somewhere that you know may present a compromising situation, don’t go. By hanging out at home, you can potentially avoid arrest.

6. Do Not Resist Arrest

Never accost a police officer. It will almost always result in additional offenses, and the police will not be on your side throughout the process. If you have issues with the way your arrest was handled, there may be a legal remedy.

7. Avoid Warrants

Obey the law. Pay all fines and show up to your court dates. Never ignore a ticket or a charge, take the appropriate steps immediately. If you don’t, a warrant for your arrest could be issued.

8. Don’t Steal

Businesses have a variety of security precautions in place to avoid theft. Stealing even a small item could cost you time and money that could have been spent on more constructive things. If you can’t afford something, wait until you can.

9. Know Weapons Laws

Make sure you know how to lawfully use and possess any weapons you may own. Register weapons and guns properly, and make sure you know what constitutes a weapon in the state where you live. Knowing the law can help you avoid legal trouble.

10. Follow Traffic Laws

A lot of crimes and punishments can be avoided if you don’t speed and you follow traffic laws. Oftentimes, multiple charges can result when a motorist is pulled over for breaking a traffic law.

Jail is a dangerous and unsafe place. Many innocent, non-dangerous defendants sit in jail every day that should be at home with their families. Often mistakes are made that will never be made again by individuals.
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