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Attending a Police Station

Attending a police station to be interviewed by the police as a suspect to a crime can be a very stressful experience.  This part of the website has been designed to answer questions like: Should i be interviewed by police?

Do the police have the power to take DNA? Do the police have the power to fingerprint, photograph me or order a medical examination? 

 
Fingerprints, photographs, medical examinations and DNA
Fingerprints Photographs, Medical Examinations & DNA
Explains Police powers to obtain the above.
How long can you be held at a police station
How Long Can You Be Held At A Police Station?
What is deamed a reasonable time to be held at a police station.
Should you be interviewed by the police
Should You Be Interviewed By Police?
Explains advantages & disadvantages of being interviewed.
Should you go in a lineup
Should You Go In A Line Up?
You have no obligation to appear in a line up - read more...
Your Rights
Your Rights
Explains your rights when arrested and taken into a police station.
 

Should you require a criminal law solicitor to attend the police station with you to advise you - when the need arises, please contact us on 9261 4555 or email criminallaw@armstronglegal.com.au.

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