What to Do Immediately Following Your Arrest
It doesn’t matter how serious or minor the charges you face are. There are a few things you should do immediately following your arrest.
Stay Calm and Compliant
One of the biggest mistakes many people make is getting angry and throwing a fit when they are first arrested. We understand that you’re upset and scared but the simple reality is that things will be much better for you if you stay calm.
Getting angry following your arrest has the potential to do three negative things:
✨ Makes the booking process take even longer
✨ Increase the odds of your saying something that could be used against you during a trial
✨ Trigger events that lead to even more charges, such as resisting arrest, being filed against you
In the aftermath of your arrest, it’s in your best interest to stay silent as much as possible and only answer questions such as your name, your birthdate, and your address. When you’re being arrested, the less you say, the better.
Contact Your Lawyer
One of the first things you should do when you’re arrested is contacting your lawyer. The sooner you do this, the better. Not only will your lawyer help you through things like your arraignment, but they will also explain the charges that have been filed against you, and make sure that you’re civil rights aren’t violated.
Get in Touch With One or Two Close Relations
As soon as possible, you need to touch base with one or two of your loved ones and let them know about your arrest. While they won’t be happy that you’ve been arrested, at least they will know where you are and that you’re safe, which is better than them thinking you’ve simply disappeared. Alerting a couple of your loved ones about your situation also allows them to start doing things like trying to put together bail money, contacting more defense lawyers, and researching your case.
Call Victorville Bail Bonds in Hesperia
As soon as possible, you should get in touch with Victorville Bail Bonds in Hesperia. We offer a completely free bail bond consultation that’s available 24/7. During the consultation, you’ll learn about how to apply for a bail bond, how our interest-free payments work, whether you’ll need a co-signer, and what you can use as collateral.
There are several reasons people contact Victorville Bail Bonds in Hesperia as soon as they’ve been arrested. These reasons include:
✅ 0% Interest payment plans
✅ 20% Discount
✅ Phone approvals
✅ No hidden fees
✅ No collateral for working signers
✅ Amazing customer service
✅ Flexible payment plans
✅ A long history of successful client relationships