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Questions about - Rights of an arrested person

I was arrested with no warrant. What should I do?
What are my rights if I'm detained or arrested?
Do I have to answer police questions when I'm detained or arrested?
Do I have a right to a lawyer if I'm arrested?
What if the police arrest me and don't let me leave?
Can the police let me go without a bail hearing?
What do I do if there's an arrest warrant for me?
Do I have to go for fingerprinting?
How do I get my fingerprint records destroyed?
How do I make a complaint about the police?
Can I sue the police for violating my rights?

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