Partying and Trouble

Partying, Alcohol, Drugs, Internet - Knowing how the law applies to you can help keep you out of trouble (or help you to know what to do if you get into it).
It's good to remember that you always have a choice the ability to make a choice is a very important one to have under your control, and can helps you avoid situations that you wouldn’t otherwise want to be a part of. It's important to being able to make your own decisions in matters such as alcohol, drugs and almost everything else without the influence of your peers.

Arrest

What happens if you get arrested?

If you find yourself under arrest, there are rights you should know:

You do not have to answer any questions except for providing your name and address and age if you are under 18.
If you are a female, then in the event of your arrest it is necessary for a female police officer to be present to make the arrest.
Women and children cannot be arrested between 6PM and 6 AM.
You cannot be arrested without anybody disclosing the grounds of arrest.
You do not need to make a statement or agree to an interview.
If you are going to be strip-searched, and you are female, only a female officer can perform the search. Similary, a male, can request a male police officer to perform the search.
You may be allowed one phone call to contact a family member or friend to tell them where you are.
You can request a lawyer if you are being questioned.

If you are charged you may be bailed (released), with or without conditions, to appear in court on a certain day. If you do not attend at that appointed time then a warrant will be issued for your arrest. If you are charged with a serious crime you may only be granted bail on the condition that someone is willing to provide a surety for you. A surety means someone (over the age of 18) agreeing to pay the court an amount of money if you do not attend court when you are supposed to.