by Aaron Dixon
12. The police must bring you into court or release you within 48 hours after your arrest (unless the time ends on a week-end or a holiday, and they must bring you before a judge the first day court is in session.)
13. If you do not have the money to hire an attorney, immediately ask the police to get you an attorney without charge.
14. If you have the money to hire a private attorney, but do not know of one, call the Bar Association of your county and they will furnish you with the name of an attorney who practices criminal law.
About the Author
© Rita Maher
Aaron Dixon is one of the co-founders of the Seattle chapter of the Black Panther Party. He has since founded Central House, a nonprofit that provides transitional housing for youth, and was one of the co-founders of the Cannon House, a senior assisted-living facility. Aaron ran for US Senate on the Green Party ticket in 2006.