If I was arrested last night but never told I was being put under arrest nor read my rights and bonded out all without knowing what I was being arrested for, is this legal?
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If I was arrested last night but never told I was being put under arrest nor read my rights and bonded out all without knowing what I was being arrested for, is this legal?
Have my civil rights been violated?
Asked on August 1, 2014 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
Theresa Langford / Theresa C. Langford, Attorney at Law
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Probably not. Your bond papers should indicate what the charge is. Being read your rights/or not - does not affect the validity of the arrest, but the admissibility of evidence in future proceedings. Hire a lawyer immediately - the situation sounds shady, and you need to get professional guidance.
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