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Back 6 Tips for What to Do If Your Child Is Arrested. by Patrick Adams Nothing can cause more stress for a parent than when your child is in trouble. Here are 6 steps to follow to help guide you. 1. Don't panic! This can be a very scary time full of fear, anger, and confusion and you will need to resist the urge to accuse or place blame at this time. Having a child accused of a crime is an emotionally traumatic event and in order to prevent being overwhelmed by the criminal justice system you will need to remain calm. 2. Determine if a bond has been set or when it will be set. Don't insist on knowing the details right away, at this point your child will probably be reluctant to tell you anyway. Ask to speak with the officer or clerk to find out what he is charged with, whether a bond has been set, and if so, what the amount is. If no bond has been set, find out when a bond will be set. 3. Encourage your child not to waive their rights to remain silent or to legal counsel. Tell your child to remain calm. Let them know you are working to get them out of jail. Remind them of their right to remain silent and tell them to use it! The days of explaining the situation, apologizing, and going home are long gone. 4. Bond the child out of jail if possible. Resist the urge to Author's Biography: Adams Law Office 2 W. 6th St. Suite 500 Tulsa, Ok. 74119 www.padamslaw.com patrick.adams@padamslaw.com
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