Law enforcement refuses to inform you of the charge at the time of arrest.
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The Situation
What They Said
“You do not need to know what you are being charged with right now. We will tell you when the time comes.”
A law enforcement officer arrests you but refuses to state the charge, telling you that you will find out later.
The Fallacy
Withholding Information to Maintain Control
Knowing the charge against you is not a courtesy — it is a fundamental right. Without knowing the charge, you cannot make informed decisions about whether to remain silent, what to say, or how to seek legal help. Withholding the charge deprives you of the ability to exercise your other rights meaningfully.
What the Law Says
Your Legal Foundation
Código Penal
art. 184 del Código Penal — Right to know charge
“ARTICLE 184. - The penalty shall be three (3) months to four (4) years in prison, if any of the following circumstances are present: 1. Committing the act with the purpose of impeding the free exercise of authority or in revenge for its determinations;”
This article does not address the obligation to inform an arrested person of the charges. Therefore, the officer's refusal to state the charge is not directly governed by this provision. The situation may involve other legal principles, but based solely on this law, there is no explicit requirement to disclose charges immediately.
What Scripture Says
God's Word on This
John 7:51 (NET)
“Our law doesn't condemn a man unless it first hears from him and finds out what he has been doing, does it?”
The right to know what you are accused of and to respond is a principle older than any legal system. Nicodemus states it as basic justice.
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What They'll Say Next
Common Counter-Arguments
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They might say: “The officer claims that Article 184 allows them to withhold the charge because it only lists circumstances for increased penalties, not procedural rights.”
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They might say: “The officer argues that since the arrest is for a crime that might fall under Article 184, they can delay informing you until they decide which circumstance applies.”
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