8. Being Arrested



1.

A: I don't understand why I'm being arrested.

B: You have a warrant.

A: A warrant for what?

B: Apparently, you have a bench warrant.

A: What does that mean?

B: You missed a court appearance.

A: I wasn't aware that I had to go to court.

B: I don't know what to tell you.

A: I don't find this fair.

B: Life isn't fair.

A: Don't I have any rights?

B: You have the right to remain silent.



2.

A: Why are you arresting me?

B: There is a warrant out for your arrest.

A: What kind of warrant?

B: You have a bench warrant.

A: What is that?

B: Have you missed a court date?

A: I never went to court.

B: I can't help you.

A: This is unfair.

B: A lot of things aren't fair. That's life.

A: I have rights, don't I?

B: You have the right to an attorney.



3.

A: Why am I being arrested?

B: You have a warrant out for your arrest.

A: I don't have a warrant.

B: My computer shows that you have a bench warrant.

A: I don't know what a bench warrant is.

B: You apparently missed a court appearance.

A: I was never told to go to court.

B: There's nothing I can do about that.

A: This isn't fair.

B: That's life.

A: What about my rights?

B: Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.



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