Looting is a crime characterized by the unlawful theft of property, typically during a crisis or military action. Looting can be done for profit (such as stealing electronics products to resell) but sometimes it's done in the interest of survival (looting a supermarket for food and water, for instance). If you're arrested for looting, know your rights.
Instructions
- Hire a defense attorney as soon as possible. If you cannot afford one, ask for a court-appointed attorney.
- Remember that the Fifth Amendment is your right to remain silent. You are not obligated to answer any questions that might incriminate you.
- Understand that you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
- Have your lawyer present when you are questioned.
- Do not admit guilt unless you are advised to do so by your attorney.
