How to deal with the police when studying in the United States

First, the police don't listen to the explanation, just arrest people. People in China like to explain to the police, which is useless in the United States. Suppose your neighbor hears a loud quarrel in your house because of domestic violence. When the police come, they will first investigate whether anyone is injured or bleeding. At this time, China people have a habit of being eager to explain to the police, which is useless. Sometimes, it will make things more complicated, because the American police only arrest people, no matter who is right or wrong, and they don't listen to the explanation of the parties. If they want to explain, they must go to the judge.

Second, be careful what you say to the police.

When the police take you to the police station for questioning, they may ask you to write down what happened and then ask you to sign it. Usually people in China sign it almost immediately, which is easy to cause problems.

Therefore, after being arrested by the police, you should keep silent and make many mistakes. Once it becomes a confession, it is difficult to take it back. Don't defend yourself, because you are not a lawyer, it is easy to fall into the legal trap.

Third, the police arrest you, don't resist.

You may think that you haven't done anything illegal, but the police want to arrest you. If you feel dissatisfied, you will argue with the police and even resist arrest. At this time, you added another charge: disturbing police enforcement.

Fourth, the advantages and disadvantages of public lawyers.

If you are involved in criminal proceedings, but you can't afford a lawyer, the law stipulates that you can apply to the court to send a public defender to defend you. The advantage is that you may save the lawyer's fee, but there are many cases in the hands of public lawyers, and sometimes you don't even know your name. On the other hand, some public lawyers do not understand the language of China.

Fifth, consult with lawyers and prosecutors.

In the United States, defendants in criminal cases are usually released on bail after being arrested. At this time, the parties can find a lawyer, and most cases end in settlement through consultation. If you don't know the law, you don't know where the bottom line of the negotiation is.

Sixth, in the United States, "no" means "no". There are many cases involving feelings between international students.

Seventh, don't confess easily without a lawyer. Once accused of a criminal offence, don't confess it easily.