Most groups do at least some planning prior to their demonstration.
If a permit is not obtained, the police, who will inevitably appear, may drastically curtail the action or prohibit it altogether. However, even if a permit is not obtained, the police will appear anyway and although they may allow the demonstration to continue, they may be more intolerant than they would otherwise have been. If a permit is denied, we recommend that the group call an attorney. She or he may be able to obtain the permit either by re-requesting it at the precinct or by going to court. Bring identification, not contraband Persons planning on being arrested should have police-acceptible identification.