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Questions about - Rights of an arrested person

What if the police don't let me leave after they arrest me?
What are my rights if I'm detained or arrested?
What should I do if there's a warrant for my arrest?
Do I have to answer questions from the police when I’m detained or arrested?
Can the police make me sign conditions when they let me go?
Do I have the right to talk to a lawyer when I'm arrested?
Do I have to go for fingerprinting?
How do I get my fingerprint records destroyed?

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