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a misdemeanor or summary'offense. In many states he must have a warrant to arrest you for a misdemeanor or summary offense he did not see you commit. A warrant is an order signed by a justice of the peace or a magistrate (as they are called in some states) or judge. It is made on a complaint by someone. An arrest warrant charges that you committed a crime. The warrant must list the charge against you. It must algo direct the policeman to make the arrest and to bring you before a justice of the peace, magistrate, or a judge. If you refuse to admit an officer, he may break open a door or a window to serve a warrant. Generally a pdiceman must have a search warrant before he can search your home. The search warrant must describe the premises to be searched and the thing to be searched for. But of course if you consent to a search without warrant, it is legal. Even if you think you are not guilty, it is a crime to resist an officer who arrests you legally. If you re- sist a lawful arrest, a policeman can use all necessary force to arrest vou. If you think your rights have been violated by the police, you should consult a lawyer about legal remedies. 90 At th Station House - After you are arrested you will be taken to a police station, where a record of your arrest and the charge against you must be reported without unnecessary delay in the "arrest book." Before ques- tioning you, the police must tell you the charge. In many places police have the right to fingerprint and photograph you. You have the right to telephone your family, or a friend, or an attorney soon after you arrive in the station house and have been booked. In some places police must let you speak over the police phone if you have no money to 1se a pay phone. (You should always have some dimes and several telephone numbers with you in case some of those you try to call are not in.) You must be given an itemized receipt for all money and property taken from you when booked. It is your right, under the Constitution, to refuse to say anything that may be used against you later. After giving the police your name, you may not be forced to answer an y questions or sign any paper about acrime. Neither a uniformed policeman, a plain- clothesman nor anyone else may force you to do this. If any force or threats are used against you, you should report it to your organization or attorney. You os 2 he may not be forced to take a jie detector test, and you 91