Arrest Pocketbook - No One Is Illegal – Vancouver

Arrest WarrantsBreach of the PeaceA warrant is a piece of paper that a judge uses toallow the police to do something. Arrest warrantsorder the police to arrest a specific person. If thepolice have a warrant for your arrest, ask to see it.You have the right to see the warrant as soon aspossible. When you read the warrant, make surethe warrant is actually for you.The police can arrest you for breaching the peace.Breaching the peace means you are causing adisturbance that involves some potential forviolence. There is no specific offence of breachingthe peace. This means that police must release youafter they arrest you unless they are going tocharge you for breaking another law.The Mental Health ActPublic IntoxicationUnder the Mental Health Act, police officers canuse force to take you to a hospital for an exam by adoctor if they think that you are acting in a waythat is dangerous to yourself or other people, andyou seem to have a mental disorder that needstreatment. You can request a review of yourdetention. Ask staff members at the hospital for thereview panel request form. You can also contact theMental Health Law Program for legal informationand advice.Public areas are areas where anyone can go. Theyinclude parks, beaches and streets, as well as privateplaces where the public are welcome, such as bars,restaurants and malls. If you are in a public area andyou are intoxicated, the police can arrest you.Intoxicated means that you are so drunk or highthat you are unable to care for yourself, a danger toyourself or others, or you are causing a disturbance.You must be released when you are sober.12 13