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\centerline{\hl Some Practical Suggestions}
\centerline{\hl About You and the Police}
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\centerline{\bf Your Rights and the Police}

What you say to the police is always important. What you say can¨
be used against you, and it can give the police an excuse to¨
arrest you, especially if you ``bad mouth'' a police officer.

You do not have to answer a police officer's questions, but you¨
do have to show your driver's license and registration when¨
stopped in a car. In other situations, you cannot legally be¨
arrested for refusing to identify yourself to a police officer.

You do not have to give your consent to any search of yourself,¨
your car or your house; if you {\bf do} consent to a search it¨
can affect your rights later in court. If the police say they¨
have a search warrant, ask to see it.

Do not interfere with, or obstruct, the police -- you can be¨
arrested for it.

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\centerline{\bf If You are Stopped for Questioning}

\item{1.} It is not a crime to refuse to answer questions,¨
although refusing to answer can make police suspicious about you.¨
You cannot be arrested merely for refusing to identify yourself¨
on the street.

\item{2.} The police may ``pat down'' your clothing if they¨
suspect a weapon to check for concealed weapons. Do not¨
physically resist, but make it clear that you do not consent to¨
any further search.

\item{3.} Ask if you are under arrest. If you are you have a¨
right to know why.

\item{4.} Do not ``bad mouth'' the police officer or run away,¨
even if you believe what is happening is unreasonable. That could¨
lead to your arrest.

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\centerline{\bf If You Are Stopped in Your Car}

\item{1.} Show your driver's license and registration upon¨
request. Your car can in certain cases be searched without a¨
warrant as long as the police have probable cause. To protect¨
yourself later, you should make it clear that you do not consent¨
to a search.

\item{2.} If you are given a ticket, you should sign it,¨
otherwise you can be arrested. You can always fight the case in¨
court later.

\item{3.} If you are suspected of drunken driving and refuse a¨
blood, urine or breath test, your driving license can be¨
suspended.

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\centerline{\bf If You Are Arrested or Taken to a Police Station}

\item{1.} You have the right to remain silent and talk to a¨
lawyer before you talk to the police. Tell the police nothing¨
except your name and address. Do not give explanations, excuses¨
or stories. You can make your defense in court based on what you¨
and your lawyer decide is best.

\item{2.} Ask to see a lawyer immediately. If you cannot pay for¨
a lawyer, you have the right to a free one, and should ask the¨
police how the lawyer can be contacted. Do not talk without a¨
lawyer.

\item{3.} Within three hours after you are arrested, or¨
immediately after being booked, you have the right to make two¨
free complete phone calls in the local dialing area; (1) to a¨
lawyer, (2) a bail bondsman (3) relative or any other person. The¨
police may not listen to the call to the lawyer.

\item{4.} Sometimes you can be released without bail {\it or}¨
have bail lowered. Ask the judge about it. You must be taken¨
before the judge on the next court day after arrest.

\item{5.} Do not make any decisions in your case until you have¨
talked with a lawyer.

{\bf This is not complete advice. Be sure to consult a lawyer.}

{\it (The preceding information was provided by the American¨
Civil Liberties Union of Northern California.)}

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\centerline{\hl Alcohol Laws in California}
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The legal drinking age in California is 21. Beer, wine and liquor¨
are sold in most grocery and corner stores throughout the city.¨
It is illegal to have an ``open container'' of alcohol in public¨
places; this means you could get busted or fined for drinking in¨
a park or on the street. Purchases can be made any day of the¨
week, until 2:00AM.

Barrooms must be closed from 2:00AM and 6:00AM; most stop serving¨
at 1:30AM, and generally kick you out by 2:00. You must be 21,¨
and have ID to prove it to enter most clubs and bars; very few¨
commercial music clubs allow people under 21. 


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