This is one of our favorite FAQs because people think they know the answer to this, but they usually don’t. The answer is no. Though TV and movies make you think otherwise, the police don’t have to read you your rights before an arrest. They only need to do so if they intend to use your testimony against you in court. That doesn’t mean they always handle these matters correctly. Police officers can make many mistakes. Some will invalidate arrests and disqualify evidence. The Traylor Law Firm helps its clients evaluate whether correct search and seizure and arrest procedures were followed in their cases.