POLICE QUESTIONING: Be calm and dont get smart to the pigs. You have the right to remain silent, so don't tell those bastards anything other than your name, address and your date of birth. You dont have to go anywhere with police unless arrested. Not even a just come over here so I can talk to you. You have the right to speak to a free lawyer on the Bill of Rights list. If you are under 17 you have the right to have a supportive adult with you at the station.
SEARCHES: Police can search you, your bag or car if (a) you let them, (b) they arrest you, (c) they have a search warrant, or (d) they have reasonable grounds to believe you have drugs on you (this could include smelling or seeing drugs or seeing you using drugs) Silence is taken to be consent, so if you do not want to be searched, say NO, I DO NOT CONSENT TO A SEARCH. Ask their reason for thinking you were using or have drugs. The police can search your home if (a) you let them (don't), (b) they have a valid search warrant, or (c) they have reasonable grounds to believe there are drugs there.
DRIVING: An officer can stop any car at any time to check for warrant, registration etc. You and your passengers have the right to remain silent, but u gotta give your names, dates of birth, addresses and the registered owner of the car. The driver can be held up for up to 15 minutes to establish identity. An officer can search your car if (a) you agree, (b) they have reasonable grounds to believe there are drugs in the car, (c) they have a search warrant, (d) they arrest you and youre with your vehicle at the time, or (d) under the Crimes Act police can now search any car and its occupants for stolen property.
AT SCHOOL: A teacher can search your bag only if you agree. Teachers cant search whole classes without the consent of each student. Teachers cant use physical force to search students or their bags. Police can search students for drugs at school only if you agree to it, they have a search warrant, they arrest you, or they have reasonable grounds to believe you have drugs on you.
AT THE STATION: If you are arrested, you must go with them. Ask for your lawyer or another from the Bill of Rights list. Dont be videoed, dont make deals, dont be a fuckin nark. You must give your name, address, date and place of birth, and occupation - nothing else. You have the right to NOT make a statement, and the police must inform you of this. You have the right to know why you were arrested, at the time of arrest. You have the right to consult a lawyer
