In the criminal justice system...

January 5, 2007 11:08 AM

A friend of my brother's was arrested last night in Manhattan for DWI. What can my brother do to help him out?

The arrest was in midtown Manhattan last night around 4 AM, and as far as my brother knows none of his friends have heard from this guy since. What can my brother do right now (or in the next few hours) to locate him and (if necessary) get him out of jail?

Other legal advice ("Get a lawyer" is a given, any recommendations?) is welcome, but the most pressing thing right now is finding his friend and helping him out in the short term.

posted by schustafa to law & government (3 comments total)

call the police station, ask if he's being held...etc!
posted by Salvatorparadise at 11:42 AM on January 5, 2007

New York City criminal court FAQ.
posted by footnote at 12:22 PM on January 5, 2007

Oooh, this is more helpful: When Someone You Know is Arrested, written by the NYC Legal Aid Society.
posted by footnote at 12:27 PM on January 5, 2007