Resources

• ACLU Do’s and Don’ts of police stops: https://www.aclunc.org/our-work/know-your-rights/your-rights-and-police
• California specific downloadable pamphlet with rights and advice: https://www.aclusocal.org/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/113839440-What-to-Do-if-Questioned-by-Law-Enforcement.pdf
• Article about whether/when it makes most sense to remain silent, e.g. when willing to accept the initial consequences (e.g. ticket for broken taillight) and lose the chance of getting off with a warning in exchange for safety and assurance that you’re doing all you can to keep it from escalating from there: https://www.caranddriver.com/features/is-silence-really-golden-during-a-traffic-stop