Rights and duties

Suite à une interpellation par la police, il est possible de :After being detained by the police, it is possible to:

Answer

Demander l'assistance d'un avocatAsk for the assistance of a lawyer

Explanation

In police custody, a person has rights: to be assisted by a lawyer, to see a doctor, to have a relative informed and to remain silent.

Source: service-public.gouv.fr – Garde à vueUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Exiger d'être jugé le jour mêmeDemand to be tried the same day
Demander l'assistance d'un avocatAsk for the assistance of a lawyer (Correct answer)
Choisir le policier qui mène l'enquêteChoose the police officer leading the investigation
Exiger que sa famille assiste à l'interrogatoireDemand that your family attend the questioning

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NaturalisationFrench level B2 · Question 111 of 258

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