

If you have children, a social worker may decide to have a relative look after them if it is not safe for them to stay in your house.

Anything you say can be used in court against you, so it's important to talk to a lawyer before you talk to the police. You do not have to answer their questions or give any statements. You do not have to talk to the police at all, except to tell them your name. You have a right to talk to a lawyer, and you can talk to the lawyer in private.

They have to help you call a lawyer who can tell you if you should talk to the police and can help you get released. Tell the RCMP that you want to call a lawyer. For less serious crimes, the police can arrest you without a warrant if they see you commit the crime and need to find out who you are, stop you from committing the crime, keep you from destroying evidence, or make sure you will go to court. The police can arrest you without a warrant if you have committed - or if they believe you will commit - a serious crime. They need to tell you why they are arresting you and make sure that you understand them. If a judge has signed this form, the police can arrest you by showing it to you or telling you about it. The police can arrest you if they have a legal form called an arrest warrant. Go with the police: do not fight them or run away. This page will help you to understand the things that happen when you are arrested. You may not understand what's happening, or why you're going to certain places. You're dealing with the RCMP, lawyers, judges, and maybe even staff at a jail. The first few days after you get arrested can be a very confusing time.
