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YOU AND THE LAW

NCJ Number
32230
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
1972
Length
0 pages
Annotation
THIS ANIMATED FILM EXPLAINS POLICE ACTIONS AND PROPER CITIZEN BEHAVIOR IN THE CASES OF INTERROGATION, ARREST, AND SEARCH.
Abstract
THE CONCEPT OF PROBABLE CAUSE IS EXPLAINED IN RELATION TO ARREST AND CAR SEARCH. CITIZEN'S RIGHTS ARE DISCUSSED WITH REGARD TO FIELD INTERROGATION AND INTERVIEW, TELEPHONE CALLS AFTER ARREST, AND THE PROVISION OF LEGAL COUNSEL. VEHICLE STOPS AND SEARCH WARRANTS ARE ALSO MENTIONED. THIS IS A GOOD FILM FOR POTENTIAL ARRESTEES.