What rights does a person have immediately after arrest?

Criminal Law

The Constitution protects an arrested person's right to be informed of the reason for arrest as soon as possible, to consult a lawyer of choice from the time of arrest, to have that consultation remain confidential, and to be represented by counsel.

The person must also be produced before the competent authority within the constitutional time limit.

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